In addition to serving as director of the Maine CDC, the Democrat was a top federal health official in the Biden administration and is now a visiting professor at Colby College.
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Mechanic Falls man pedals state in support of resurrected Pine Tree Trail
‘I can see this as a huge opportunity to create an adventure for bicyclists and e-bikers,’ Jeremy Chapman said.
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We Love Fairs: Community fairs scheduled in Gorham, Scarborough, Westbrook and Windham
Gorham craft and vendor fair – Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shaw Gym, 75 South St., Gorham. More than 50 vendors and free children’s activities. Westbrook Christmas Craft Fair – Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Anthony Parish at St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked goods, books, […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gorham, Gray and Westbrook
Buxton haddock buffet – Saturday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 child, $20 family. Takeout available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, Oct. 29, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage is […]
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13 Maine Halloween happenings to get you in the spirit
There are haunted house attractions, cemetery tours, scary movies and family-friendly fun all over the state, from Lebanon to Rockland or Kittery to Farmington.
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Somerset County marijuana grow cases stuck in court ‘logjam’
Finding interpreters has been a challenge as cases against several people charged in connection with busts of grow houses proceed to trial.
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What will it take to end Maine’s drought before winter?
The state needs significant rainfall — at least a foot — before the ground freezes to alleviate the dry conditions that date back to August. Otherwise, the drought likely won’t end until the snow melts next spring.
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Missing Sabattus teen found, authorities say
The 15-year-old girl was reported missing Saturday night.
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Soup and Cider Day brings history and flavor to North Yarmouth
The event, which has brought together the community for about five decades, was helped this year by UMaine engineering students’ work on a historic cider press.
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Maine hired contractor to organize timely visits for families in child welfare cases. It delivered 10% of the time.
Last December, the state renewed Community Care’s contract even though it fell far short of its performance requirements, according to an examination by The Maine Monitor.