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Op-Eds, Opinion

Tom Waddell: Get out the vote

by Tom Waddell January 10, 2020January 9, 2020

It may save American democracy.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Maine lawmakers push for new school safety center to reduce risk of shooting

by Scott Thistle January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

It was a key recommendation of a consultant hired in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings in 2012, but the state has been slow to act.

Opinion

Today’s editorial cartoon

January 10, 2020January 9, 2020

January 10, 2020

Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Compass: Maine children deserve winter sports access

by Nancy Marshall January 10, 2020January 9, 2020

When the high cost of winter sports prices out parents, their children have no choice but to watch skiers and snowboarders from afar.

Community

Kennebec County Extension Association annual meeting set for Jan. 15

January 10, 2020January 16, 2020

AUGUSTA — University of Maine Cooperative Extension associate professor and food science specialist Beth Calder will be the featured speaker at the Kennebec County Extension Association annual meeting set for 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the Washington/York Room at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, according to a news release from UMaine News, […]

Community

Potluck, open mic, family community night set for Jan. 17 in Waterville

January 10, 2020January 6, 2020

WATERVILLE — St. Joseph Maronite Church on Front Street will offer its first free potluck, open mic, family community night from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Parishioners will bring their favorite Middle Eastern or Lebanese dish with the recipe. Those attending will get to sample the fair. Kevin Michaud will set up his […]

Community

Western Maine Play Museum holds Noon Year’s Eve celebration, announces upcoming exhibits

January 10, 2020January 7, 2020

WILTON — Families recently attended a Noon Year’s Eve celebration at the Western Maine Play Museum at 561 Main St. Children made interactive noise-makers and shakers, a New Year’s Wish chain, and sparkly slime. Children created personal time capsules, a description of who they are now, which will be mailed to each child on New […]

Community

Mike Milewski to talk about climbing the seven summits Jan. 15 in Union

January 10, 2020January 16, 2020

UNION — Vose Library’s Armchair Adventure Series will present “Climbing the Seven Summits: the Highest Mountain on Each Continent” by College professor Mark Milewski from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the library at 392 Common Road, according to a news release from the library. Milewski successfully summited Indonesia’s 16,024-foot Mount Carstensz Pyramid […]