Historical society bus trip registration A fun bus trip to the Rufus Porter Museum in Bridgton is planned for Thursday, Aug. 21, and is being booked up. “There are still 10 seats left on the bus,” said Patti Swett, historical society secretary, in a Facebook posting. The round-trip bus ride is $10. To register, reach […]
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Another Democrat enters Maine governor’s race
Unity attorney Jason Cherry, a retired FBI agent who last year ran unsuccessfully as an independent against U.S. Sen. Angus King, joins a crowded field of well-known Democrats looking to replace Gov. Janet Mills.
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Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News
Do lobsters have brains? | Fact brief
The debate over whether lobsters feel pain — and the most humane way to cook Maine’s most famous export — has raged for years.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
Musician Lucy Dacus marries 3 Maine couples at Back Cove Festival
The onstage wedding ceremonies have been a feature at several of Dacus’ concerts this summer.
Posted inLocal & State
Yarmouth theater honors late local actor with scholarship
The fund at Royal River Community Players would bring more people to the stage of the multigenerational theater that David Ray was instrumental in strengthening.
Posted inNews
We Love to Eat: Buxton, Gorham and Westbrook offer community meals
Takeout lunch – Wednesday, Aug. 13, Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Choice of sides, summer vegetable soup or potato salad; and choice of tuna salad sandwich or church club sandwich. Lunch comes with dessert. $10 suggested donation. Place order by Monday, Aug. 11, by contacting 929-5555 or judysjul@gmail.com. Free weekly community […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Chief of Maine Capitol Police faces charges after scuffle in Hallowell
Matthew Clancy was under the influence of alcohol and causing a disturbance in downtown late Friday night, Hallowell police say.
Posted inLocal & State
New Gloucester considers reopening Pineland Farms fitness center
The town debated accepting a donation from Planson International, which would entail taking on a building with aging infrastructure.
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Bangor teen dies in ATV crash in Presque Isle
Officials say emergency crews tried to revive the 15-year-old boy at the scene Saturday.
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Mainers line up for the water at these 3 roadside springs | Column
All in Oxford County, they’re the only ones regulated by the state.