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Maja’s, where peace never goes out of style

by Susan Varney, Correspondent Our Town Skowhegan Farmington Special Section Supplement May 16, 2018June 1, 2018

Maja’s has a tie-dye sign hanging over 75 Water Street, Skowhegan with a peace sign that takes passersby back to the 60s and 70s. The desire for peace never goes out of style. The store’s owner, Judy Libby, says on her Facebook site that she is “Bringing a Positive Vibe to the Skowhegan area. Like-minded […]

Maine, Schools and Education, Science

UMaine researcher gets grant to study aging fat tissue

by Associated Press May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

The goal of the study is to help identify treatments that could potentially stop or reverse conditions including diabetes and obesity.

Maine, Maine Crime

Witness describes sudden robbery, beating death of Joseph Marceau in Augusta

by Betty Adams May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

Michael Sean McQuade pleaded guilty to felony murder and robbery and was testifying Wednesday at the trial of co-defendant Aubrey Armstrong.

Nation & World, Politics

The Trump Tower meeting documents: What you need to know

by Bloomberg May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

Here are highlights from the 2,500 pages of transcripts and other documents from interviews conducted by the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Business, Maine, News

Seven Maine companies honored at family-owned business event

by Staff Report May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

The Institute for Family-Owned Business broke records for attendance, nominations and awarded its first Hussey internship stipend.

Feature Obituary, Maine

Beloved Biddeford school employee played all-around role for sports programs

by Melanie Creamer May 16, 2018May 17, 2018

When Joseph Fairfield, 62, wasn’t preparing fields, announcing games, running scoreboards and transporting athletes, he was leading cheers from the stands.