FLORIDA – We are sad to announce that Robert George Tims, 73, has passed away from complications of Covid-19 on Sept. …
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Lincoln County talk to address power corridor question
DAMARISCOTTA — The next Lincoln County Community Conversations is scheduled to be held online at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. The panel discussion will focus on the Nov. 2 referendum Question 1 in order to provide voters “Views from Both Ends of the CMP Corridor.” The speaker lineup and participation details can be found at […]
Strong earthquake in southwest Pakistan kills at least 20
A powerful earthquake has collapsed at least one coal mine and as many as 100 mud houses in a remote, mountainous part of southwest Pakistan
Skowhegan Class of 1963 cancels breakfast
The Skowhegan High School Class of 1963 has canceled its breakfast because of the surge in the COVID-19 Delta variant in Somerset County. The event had been scheduled for Oct. 28 at Wentworth’s Restaurant in Norridgewock. For more information, call 207-858-0946.
UMaine Extension to offer workshop on winter care of backyard poultry
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a workshop for prospective and beginning small-scale meat and egg producers from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at the Penquis Higher Education Center, 50 Mayo St., Dover-Foxcroft. “Winter Care of Backyard Poultry” topics include poultry breeds and their housing, health and nutrition needs. Various waterers […]
Fisk Jubilee Singers celebrate 150 years since first tour
The singing group started performing in 1871 to raise money for its university.
Causes of poverty, homelessness highlighted at first of three virtual Waterville forums
Katie Spencer White, CEO of the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, hosts virtual forum, which is to be followed by sessions Wednesday, Oct. 13, and Oct. 27.
Federal judge orders Texas to suspend new law banning most abortions
But even with the law on hold, abortion services in the state may not instantly resume because doctors still fear that they could be sued without a more permanent legal decision.
GM aims to double revenue, lead U.S. in electric vehicle sales
The Detroit automaker plans to have more than half of its North American and China factories be capable of making electric vehicles by 2030.
Bicyclist at Maine Med with life-threatening injuries after being hit by boat trailer
The 63-year-old Portland man was in the vicinity of 335 Forest Ave. when he was hit Tuesday night. Police are asking anyone who saw the crash to contact the department.