Because March is National Reading Month, and 2020, Maine’s bicentennial year, it is a good time to seek out books about our state that will enrich your appreciation of the place that we call home. Books for all ages provide personal interpretations of Maine and the people who have populated its varied geography, according to […]
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Winslow Junior High School honor roll
Winslow Jr. High School has announced the following students were named to its second-trimester honor roll for the 2019-20 academic year. Eighth grade — High honors: Bianca Akoa, Hattie Bouchard, Charles Brewster, Hannah Daigneault, Alexis Gibson, Mason Lee, Tyler Nadeau, Madison Preble, Joseph Richards, Justin Rogers and Elizabeth Schmitt. Honors: Cooper Blakley, Chris Chen, Davian […]
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Kennebec Historical Society honored
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society recently was honored by the Maine Legislature, which passed a joint resolution that cites its services to the public and growing membership. The resolution marks the upcoming 130th anniversary of historical society, but was also submitted as a way for KHS to celebrate Maine’s 200th anniversary as a state, […]
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Obituary: Peter James Wenckus
RANDOLPH – If you were one of the fortunate people who met or knew Peter, the thought of no more …
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Obituary: Pete Dunwoody
BANGOR – Pete Dunwoody, 67, passed away peacefully at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was …
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Obituary: Christopher Allan Bilodeau
BELGRADE – This is the story of Christopher Allan Bilodeau. Chris was a wonderful young man that was loved, is missed, …
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Obituary: Robert Lee Hope
AUGUSTA – Robert Lee Hope, 61, passed on while holding his loving wife’s hand on Thursday March 5, 2020. He was …
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Obituary: Gilbert Harry Suitter
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Gilbert Harry Suitter, 77, passed away at his home in Summerville, S.C. the morning of March 22, 2020 …
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Lakeside Dance Academy spring concert rescheduled to June 18, 19
The event was originally planned for April 3 and 4 in Rangeley.
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South Portland extends closure of city buildings through April 13
The city manager says the decision was made to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.