AUGUSTA — The attorney for a former Chelsea selectwoman accused of misusing town money said he is working with federal prosecutors to try to negotiate a settlement.
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Man sentenced for basement break-in at Augusta restaurant
AUGUSTA — When Wyatt D. Wilson crawled in the window of Lisa’s Restaurant on Bangor Street he was seeking shelter from the cold and a dry place to sleep.
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Births: Dec. 2-5
AUGUSTA — A son, Teague Sherwood Turner, was born Dec. 5 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta campus, to Erika and Rex Turner of Augusta.
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Gardiner Public Library offers movie showings, reading program
GARDINER — Gardiner Public Library, 152 Water St., is offering a new reading program to patrons of all ages, and will also resume its weekly movie showings.
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Family child care certification course offered
FARMINGDALE — Child Care Options Resource Development Center will offer a training, Getting Started in Family Child Care: An Orientation, in January at Child Care Options, 337 Maine Ave.
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Erskine Academy inducts National Honor Society members
SOUTH CHINA–Erskine Academy’s Dirigo Chapter of the National Honor Society recently held a formal candle lighting ceremony to induct 22 new members.
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Lithgow Library offers hospice information sessions
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., will host the first in a series of free informational programs about hospice on Tuesday.
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We need more thought, less immediacy in the world
This year, I’ve resolved to reconsider Facebook. Perhaps, like you, I jumped on this bandwagon to stay hip as I courageously approach senility. I reckoned a snappy Facebook page would keep me young — abreast of the action, tethered to movers and shakers. I steadfastly rebuke skin care products, Cialis and Flomax — opting to […]
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MaineCare helps families who are the working poor
As a husband and father, I know how difficult it can be to make tough budget decisions, but Gov. Paul LePage’s proposals to cut MaineCare are the wrong way to go. My wife and I receive MaineCare in the parent category. Although, my employer offers health insurance, it would cost us more than $600 per […]