The story, now a film starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, takes place at Bowdoin College, Augusta’s defunct train station and the backwaters of Maine.
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Hundreds attend ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ rallies in Maine
Labor Day gatherings in Wayne and Auburn were some of several in Maine and across the country.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
After bitter end to 2024, Cony football hopes it’s gotten tougher
Coach B.L. Lippert challenged the Rams after a playoff loss to Lawrence, and his players believe they’ve responded.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Runners plow through messy conditions at annual Laliberte Invitational
Levi Riggs of Morse and McKenzie Boyle of Dirigo finish as top runners at annual preseason event.
Posted inLetters
A musical jewel in Augusta | Letter
Augusta is very fortunate to have the Augusta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), which has been in existence for over 100 years. I recently attended a Soiree Chamber Music concert of members of the ASO. It was beautiful and well-performed. Much hard work goes into the preparation for a concert. The ASO deserves our support, both financial […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
7 Maine events this week include Porchfest, a bee fest and crafts fair
Also, go see ‘When Elvis Met The Beatles’ in Ogunquit or Irish dance in Portland.
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Company that provides Medicaid transportation in Maine files for bankruptcy
Denver-based Modivcare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 20. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services said it is ‘monitoring the situation closely.’
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Valeria “Dolly” Scott
AUGUSTA – Valeria “Dolly” Scott, 88, passed away at the Maine Veterans’ Home on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by her …
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UMA’s new building to expand workforce opportunities
The University of Maine at Augusta on Tuesday will unveil the Capital Center for Nursing and Cybersecurity Workforce Development that will house two growing programs aimed at meeting state workforce needs.
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Manufacturers seek product exemptions from Maine PFAS ban
Makers of products like nonstick cookware cite health, safety and functioning of society as reasons they should be able to continue selling products made with forever chemicals.