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‘Inspiring at a young age,’ Day of Caring fosters importance of giving back
Approximately 5,200 students in Kennebec Valley spent time this year applying some elbow grease — and getting a little grimy — taking part in a United Way of Kennebec Valley effort.
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In a special meeting Thursday, the board of School Administrative District 49 also forewent an executive session originally called to address concerns regarding an employee. -
Augusta police Officer Laura Drouin, who shot and injured then-Riverview patient Jason Begin in a 2015 confrontation, was cleared Friday in a federal civil lawsuit.
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Local & StatePurple Heart-decorated Afghanistan, Iraq vet to be Skowhegan Memorial Day parade grand marshal
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Local & StateTeens escape serious injury in Friday morning crash on I-95
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Local & StateActor Ed Harris donates $75,000 to Waterville art and film center project
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Maine CrimeDefrocked priest, 76, sentenced to spend 16 years in prison for sexually abusing boy in Maine
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Community
Augusta-Waterville area Memorial Day events planned
Here are Memorial Day events planned across central Maine this holiday weekend.
Lewiston: Fatal motorcycle crash investigated
Police say speed was a likely factor in the crash.
Colby student graduation speaker reflects on four years
Moeketsi Justice Mokobocho, who participated in Colby College's new downtown civic engagement program, is one of about 460 students who will graduate Sunday.
Maine company partnering with Clinton dairy farms for cow-powered biogas
Summit Natural Gas is working with five dairy farms in Clinton to build and operate a digester that will create a new renewable natural gas program aimed at supporting the local economy.
Heavy traffic is in this weekend’s forecast as summer season kicks off
Officials expect a record number of vehicles on the Maine Turnpike over the Memorial Day weekend, making the state's tourism industry cautiously optimistic about the coming season.
OSHA takes roofing contractor to court over unpaid safety fines
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is trying to collect more than $50,000 in fines, fees and penalties from the Scarborough roofer who faces manslaughter charges in the death of a worker who fell from a Portland roof.
Freeport brewery launches effort to put more clean energy into its beer
Maine Beer Co. hopes to inspire other clean energy efforts and expand its 50-kilowatt solar system so that the brewery generates more energy than it uses by 2030.
Committee’s split shows details will be key to legalizing sports betting
Debates are likely on the floor of the Legislature over a bill to allow online wagering, set a 2-tiered tax rate and allow on-premises betting at 11 locations.
The highest-paid CEOs by state
In Maine, Jonathan Ayers of IDEXX Laboratories was paid $6.8 million in 2018.
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Community Posted: 12:55 PM
Sidney’s McGlauflin graduates from Emerson College
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Local & State Posted: 11:10 AM
Portland woman’s car hits South Portland convenience store
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Community Posted: 9:45 AM
Winslow’s McCowman dancer in college ‘Dance Emerge’
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Community Posted: 7:03 AM
River Arts seeks submissions for members’ show
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Nation & World Posted: 7:02 AM
Judge halts plan to build parts of border wall
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Community Posted: 5:55 AM
Aarondippidy Band to perform May 31 in Whitefield
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Community Posted: 5:53 AM
Emerson College spring dean’s list
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Editorials Posted: 4:10 AM
View from Away: So-called ‘women’s issues’ need a front seat in the 2020 presidential race
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Community Posted: 4:09 AM
Southern New Hampshire University president’s list
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Community Posted: 4:05 AM
Augusta’s Hutchins makes winter dean’s list
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Columnists Posted: 4:00 AM
Commentary: Justin Amash could be Trump’s nemesis
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Opinion Posted: 4:00 AM
Today’s editorial cartoon
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Local & State
Actor Ed Harris donates $75,000 to Waterville art and film center project
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Maine CrimePolice fatally shoot Auburn man after long standoff involving hostage
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Local & StateSkowhegan selectmen strip language from ordinance banning tips for exotic dancers
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Schools and Education
Fairfield-area school district restores special education director, discusses superintendent review
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Local & StateCar struck by mail truck hops curb, crashes on steps of Waterville business
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Local & StateMaine company partnering with Clinton dairy farms for cow-powered biogas
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CommunityCony High School top 10 ranked seniors for class of 2019
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Maine CrimePrivate music teacher indicted on 19 more counts of unlawful sexual contact
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Maine Crime
Police seize 14 pounds of meth in Maine Turnpike traffic stop
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Maine CrimeLivermore Falls man arrested for alleged child sex assault in Mount Vernon
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Local & StateMount Vernon, Vienna Treasurer Marti Gross dies
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Lewiston-AuburnSabattus man dies in motorcycle crash in Lewiston
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Community
Sidney’s McGlauflin graduates from Emerson College
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Local & State
Portland woman’s car hits South Portland convenience store
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Community
Winslow’s McCowman dancer in college ‘Dance Emerge’
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Community
River Arts seeks submissions for members’ show
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Nation & World
Judge halts plan to build parts of border wall
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Community
Aarondippidy Band to perform May 31 in Whitefield
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