WATERVILLE — Spectrum Generations’ Muskie Community Center recently welcomed nine MaineGeneral Health residents to the center to learn about the organization’s programs and spend the day volunteering. During the event, Victoria Abbott, Spectrum Generations’ community engagement director, spoke with the residents about Meals on Wheels, Bridges Home Services Adult Day Program, Medicare Counseling, and Aging […]
2021
Jah Sun talks about his reggae band’s upcoming concert
It’s always fun to interview a band for the first time and even more so when that band will be coming to Maine to perform. In this particular case the band is a quintet known as Jah Sun and The Rising Tide from Southern Oregon who plan to perform at the club Aura in Portland […]
Obituary: Martyn “Marty” Vanwart
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. –
Martyn “Marty” Vanwart, 78, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2021 in Bangor with his wife by his side. …
Obituary: Ronald Murray
MANCHESTER – Ronald Murray, 82, passed away on August 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family after a battle with cancer.He …
Obituary: Gary I. Lawyeryson
WALDOBORO – Gary died August 14, 2021 at his home in Waldoboro. Gary was born Dec. 14, 1950 in Fort Lee, …
Obituary: Barbara Ann Murray
MERCER – Barbara Ann Murray, 77, of Mercer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Maine General Medical Center …
South Portland’s Willard Beach closed because of reported fuel spill
The popular beach was closed as of early Wednesday morning.
Common Ground fairgoers asked to buy tickets in advance
Tickets for the 45th annual Common Ground Country Fair are on sale. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association event is scheduled to take place Sept. 24-26 in Unity. “We are looking forward to supporting a safe and healthy event in person this year,” said April Boucher, the fair’s director, according to a news release […]
MLB roundup: Yankees hold on to beat Braves 5-4 for 11th straight win
Atlanta scores once in the ninth and Freddie Freeman flies out to left to end the game with the bases loaded.
Report details mishandling of police emergency system on Jan. 6
An inspector general’s report says U.S. Capitol Police did not properly respond to officers’ use of an emergency notification system during the insurrection at the Capitol.