The Bar Harbor native remained sharp and kept her sense of humor.
2018
By wide margins, Scarborough voters oust 3 school board members
The Board of Education members, including Chairwoman Donna Beeley, are recalled after months of controversy involving the superintendent and the high school principal.
Augusta officials to consider declaring 4 buildings ‘dangerous’
The derelict properties include a prominent, falling-down Civic Center Drive home that officials fear could lead to injuries.
Winthrop School Board proposes $25,000 payout to embattled superintendent
The one-time payment came to light during a Town Council meeting Monday night, in which school officials discussed hiring an interim superintendent to replace Gary Rosenthal.
Modular classroom unit for more students at Pittston school might be delayed
The extra classroom space would be needed if Randolph votes to approve closure of Teresa C. Hamlin School.
‘Professional’ drug dealer sentenced to 19 years in federal prison
The New York man was convicted of conspiracy and trafficking charges in Maine.
Augusta’s Fire Department headquarters closed during construction
Hartford Fire Station is undergoing a major renovation and getting an addition, construction of which began last week.
New York man admits to role in central Maine drug conspiracy
The prosecution says Denton Worrell, who pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal drug charge, conspired to distribute heroin and cocaine base in the Augusta area.
ACLU of Maine joins lawsuit seeking federal immigration records
The organization and its affiliates in New Hampshire and Vermont say federal agencies have not provided public documents about increased immigration enforcement.
Revival of Waterville’s Panther Post deviates refreshingly from trend of student newspapers’ disappearance
Student newspapers provide an important service — and we should support them, Emily Higginbotham writes.