Gamers play at Spectrum Generations Muskie Community Center and Elks Lodge in Waterville, Granite Hill Estates and Spectrum Generations William S. Cohen Community Center in Hallowell, and Kennebec Plaza in Augusta.
July 2015
Augusta’s Cote graduates from UNE
Student awarded bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene.
Area residents graduate from Maine Master Naturalist Program at Viles Arboretum
Each graduate makes commitment to volunteer 40 hours teaching natural history in the year following graduation.
Fun food in Bethel with tapas-inspired dishes
Woody and Lee Hughes have created a special travel experience at The Mill Hill Inn in Bethel, just down the hill from the commons. It’s only a three-minute walk to downtown, but you’d never guess that, quietly nestled in the trees and beautiful gardens here at the Inn. After getting a warm greeting and visiting […]
U.S. joblessness falls to 7-year low, but wages are flat
The sluggish wage growth suggests that many employers see no need to raise pay to attract or retain workers and that there are more people available for hire than the unemployment rate would indicate.
Unconfirmed report of shots at Washington Navy Yard
The facility is under lockdown and there are no reports of injuries.
Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 36 dead, 26 missing
The coast guard says the wooden outrigger ferry was lashed by strong waves that turned it upside down and trapped passengers underneath.
Retired military dogs find new purpose in U.S. meth wars
A pharmaceutical company is funding use of the highly trained dogs by law enforcement on the condition that they be deployed in areas experiencing high meth crime.
Maine forest rangers on lookout for imported firewood
Rangers will be staffing several locations to watch for loads of wood being carried by vehicles that are registered outside of Maine.