Federal officials will meet with fishermen and other members of the public in a series of meetings about possible changes to the rules designed to protect vulnerable whales
2019
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Senator Susan Collins makes a day of it in Franklin County
U.S. Senator Susan Collins visited Woodlands Senior Living of Farmington last Friday to tour the location’s communities and meet with residents, staff, and management. The facility provides assisted living and independent living private apartments for seniors as well as Franklin County’s first specialized memory care unit.
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Kidney disease: 1 in 7 adults may be affected, premature birth increases risk
According to data from 2017 analyzed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of Americans affected by chronic kidney disease is higher than previously estimated and affects 15% of the U.S. adult population. Data from a study released this May shows premature birth increases the risk for chronic kidney disease later in life.
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Organizers turn to churches in effort to undo abortion and assisted-suicide laws
Large conservative Christian congregations are being enlisted in the drive to put the new laws on hold before they take effect in September.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Toni Morrison wouldn’t let us forget our racist past, and it haunts us still
The timing of her death is particularly poignant: We’re mourning both the novelist and the innocent people cut down for no reason but hatred.
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Lovely Farmhouse in Falmouth Combines Period Charm and Modern Amenities
The c. 1850 home was moved to its present riverside site in 1999.
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Our View: Buyers first line of defense against bad dog breeders
It’s often left up to customers to figure out if they are getting their pet from a legitimate source.
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Augusta Raffle fundraiser to be drawn Oct. 22
Raffle entry is available online, at the KV YMCA or Lithgow Library.
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Nichols to be recognized at the KV YMCA’s auction
Jim Nichols will be honored with The John Bridge award at the Kennebec Valley YMCA’s 12th Annual Auction at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at KV YMCA Harold Alfond Gymnasium, 31 union St., in Augusta. The award will be presented to an outstanding member of the community who represents altruism, is actively engaged in bettering […]