AUGUSTA — Recognizing diversity is an essential element of academic excellence, the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is offering equity and inclusion scholarships to students whose academic achievement and varied experiences will enhance and enrich the education of all UMA students and the institution’s educational mission. Equity and inclusion scholars may receive up to […]
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Community briefs for Thursday, Feb. 18
Youth group to put scarves in park for homeless LEWISTON — St. Michael’s Church Youth Group of Auburn will be in Kennedy Park at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, to hang scarfs around for the homeless. YWCA to hold lifeguard review course LEWISTON — The YWCA will offer a lifeguard review course for those […]
Sen. Collins responds after Maine’s Republican Party condemns her vote to impeach Trump
Collins acknowledges the party’s dissatisfaction, but says it’s time for Republicans to focus on improving their electoral results.
Norridgewock hearing addresses ordinances on property upkeep, needle exchange, dogs
Residents will have the opportunity to vote on the ordinances at Town Meeting with the property upkeep ordinance to be decided by secret ballot and the other two at the open town meeting.
Androscoggin County Commission rejects anti-mask resolution
Nearly 100 people tuned in to Wednesday’s virtual meeting.
Committee endorses bill to require racial impact statements in all state legislation
The measure, sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland, would require bills be analyzed for how they might impact racial minorities and disadvantaged ethnic groups.
Boys basketball: Win or lose, playing at home is special for Richmond
North Yarmouth Academy beats Bobcats with strong second half performance.
Country star Luke Combs apologizes for Confederate flag imagery
Combs said the images were from 7 or 8 years ago and as a younger man, he did not understand what that flag meant.
Mexico vaccination clinic almost loses license after offering vaccines to RSU 10 school staff
Med-Care Ambulance offered 30 doses that were set to expire Thursday.
Local roundup: Maranacook boys hang on for second victory over Leavitt
Black Bears jump out to big lead, but have to outlast Hornets to stay undefeated.