Trustees say the forum will gauge citizen’s wishes for the library and hopefully lead to a financially stable future for the embattled 138-year old institution.
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Posted inMaine
Grant fuels expansion of Cheese, Brews, and Bread fest in Skowhegan
The tourism grant will be used to grow the event from an afternoon of cheese tasting to a full day festival featuring the food and beverages of the region.
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Posted inMaine
Library waiving fines in exchange for helping Augusta organizations
Lithgow Public Library is running a ‘Food for Fines’ donation drive through January, collecting items for the Augusta Food Bank and Everyday Basics Essentials Pantry.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, Outdoors
Fish passage efforts result in big herring run in Presumpscot
A record number of river herring passed through Westbrook fish ladder in 2018 as efforts continue to provide upriver access.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Shutdown drags on as congressional groups exert pressure to end it
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is among Republicans signing on to a letter asking that the government reopen for 3 weeks while talks continue.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police investigating serious injuries of Vassalboro infant
The boy, Blaze Wood, was injured at his home on Pooler Drive on Jan. 2 and remains hospitalized, police said.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football coach Jim Hartman returning to Yarmouth High
The former Portland coach led the Clippers to state titles in 2010-11 and will now coach an eight-man team.
Posted inNation & World
More than 20 dead from militants’ attack on hotel in Nairobi
A luxury hotel and shopping complex was attacked by gunmen from al-Shabab, which is affiliated with al-Qaida.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Morning Sentinel Jan. 16 police log
Waterville area police reports for Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares, Maine
Liz Soares: What do I know, just by looking at someone?
Attempting to take the Implicit Association Test was ‘intensely uncomfortable,’ writes Liz Soares, due to fear she would pick an answer that indicated she was subconsciously racist.