On June 25, the 132nd Legislature officially concluded the First Special Session. Since then, I have been enjoying the beautiful summer weather while spending more time with my grandchildren and with my wife, Norma. The Legislature is set to return in at the start of 2026 for the Second Regular Session, where we will tackle […]
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Don and Judy Mayberry present ‘Songs to Sing and Tales to Tell’ at Norway library
NORWAY — Please join Don and Judy Mayberry, Rusty Wiltjer, and Jeanine Loubier for a concert, “Songs to Sing and Tales to Tell,” on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 7-8 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway. They will perform old and new folk songs as well as original music. The Mayberrys’ musical careers […]
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Golf tournament to benefit Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine
NORWAY — The Norway Country Club Ladies Golf Association is happy to announce the planning of its 12th annual Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament for Thursday, Aug. 14, at NCC. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit, located at 59 Winter St. in Norway, […]
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Erin St. John shares his recovery story at MaineHealth Behavioral Health event
Signs of Hope raised more than $175,000 to advance behavioral health programs and services.
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Gorham Little League team booted from state tournament
The 12U all-star team, a contender for the state title, found out a half-hour before Tuesday’s playoff game that it was ineligible because is did not play enough regular-season games.
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Bondi facing Democratic calls to testify following report she told Trump he was in Epstein files
The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Attorney General Pam Bondi told President Donald Trump his name was mentioned in the files of the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking investigation.
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Quick-striking storm damages Windham homes
Windham suffered extensive damage during a thunderstorm that swept across southern Maine last Sunday. According to a Facebook post from the town of Windham, the Windham Fire Department responded to 26 storm-related incidents on Sunday afternoon. The incidents included local flooding and trees falling onto private property. The bulk of the incidents, the post said, […]
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Former Westbrook educator accused of assaulting child at Congin School
Dan Spring, 62, used to work as an ed tech at the elementary school. He denies the allegations against him.
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Ethics complaint against Cape Elizabeth School Department fizzles
Maine Ethics Commission voted unanimously to take no further action on the complaint over handling of a ballot initiative.
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Maine’s congressional delegation introduces bill to help loggers affected by natural disasters
Members of Maine’s logging industry applauded the proposal, with one calling it ‘a step in the right direction’ toward equitable treatment.