June 26, 1871: An axle breaks on a coal car on a Maine Central Railroad train bound for Portland, ripping up tracks east of Freeport. The six cars behind the car overturn, killing baggage master George Chase of Skowhegan, who is crushed beneath the demolished baggage car in which he was riding. Many others are […]
2020
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Maine Voices: ‘Whitewashing’ history gives young people distorted view of America
Teaching our nation’s true story will encourage clearer thinking, not treachery, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explains.
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Jackie Gordon named CATC’s 2020 Student of the Year
Jackie Gordon of Wayne has been named the 2020 Capital Area Technical Center Student of the Year, according to a news release from Stephanie Turgeon, student services coordinator at the center in Augusta. Gordon is a recent graduate from Maranacook Community High School in Readfield and enrolled in the Law Enforcement Academy program. She exceeds […]
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Jada Boggs graduates from Ithaca College
ITHACA, N.Y. — Jada Boggs of Clinton has graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Studies.
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Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce annual auction set for July 2 through July 4
Event will be an online only auction instead of the traditional silent auction in the park.
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The Long & Winding Road to Making Let It Be event set for June 30 via Zoom
Mark S. Cartier to finish Beatles Uncovered Series at Theater at Monmouth.
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Kelly Pillsbury new district chairwoman of Kennebec Valley District, BSA
Benton Scouting volunteer tapped to lead local Scouting district.