AUGUSTA – James R. Gagnon, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Augusta on July 15, 2021 with family by …
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Potters explore new shapes, designs with Maine in mind
GARDINER — An “Exploring Maine: A Maker’s Journey” exhibit is to open Tuesday, July 20 and continue through Sept. 11 at Monkitree, 263 Water St. Central Maine Clay Artists offer artistic and functional designs that allow you to take Maine with you. Each of the clay artists has their identifiable style, but with this show […]
Fairfield club names bridge winners
FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield nonsanctioned bridge club winners on July 13 were Ed Rushton and David Bourque, who tied with Joyce Rushton and Lee Lenfest. Di Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third, and Dick Quinlan and Pat Kick placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. […]
Virtual conference offered to veterans in agriculture
ORONO — The National AgrAbility Project will host a five-session virtual conference for veterans in agriculture from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27 and Aug. 3, 7, 10 and 24. Veterans Harvest: A Virtual Conference for Veterans in Agriculture will feature Maine AgrAbility veteran outreach coordinator Anne Devin on Aug. 10 with Programming […]
Damariscotta inn to host musical celebration
DAMARISCOTTA – Inn Along the Way’s in-person sounds and songs of summer gathering, musical celebration and fundraiser is to return Saturday, July 24, at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. This celebration in the red barn is to feature the Rusty Hinges, Damariscotta Region Open Mic, inn tours and hayfield walks. The event is a […]
Waterville chamber holds annual golf fundraiser
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf tournament fundraiser June 21 at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro. Thirty-five teams took part in the shotgun start scramble. Nearly 50 businesses provided sponsorships or in-kind donations for the tournament. “We were thrilled with the participation in this year’s event once again — and […]
Hundreds greet Aristide on his return to troubled Haiti
The former president, who was in Cuba for medical treatment, arrives as the country is still in turmoil from the recent assassination of its leader.
Standish motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with tractor-trailer
Police say Raymond Taylor, 60, tried to pass on the right as a truck hauling an excavator was making a wide right turn in Standish.
‘Boy Next Door Killer’ gets death for murders of 2 women
The case received added attention because one of his victims was about to go on a date with actor Ashton Kutcher, who testified at the trial.
Coast Guard rescues 3 people clinging to overturned sailboat off Portsmouth coast
The Coast Guard was notified of the overturned boat by an emergency beacon alert around 4:21 p.m. Friday.