The Rangeley Friends of the Arts held its 41st annual “Art in August” event Aug. 5 in Oquossoc. Prizes were awarded in both two-dimensional (wall hung) and three-dimensional (sculpture and craft) categories. Ribbons and cash prizes were awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners. Honorable mention winners received ribbons. John Hooper’s wood carving work won […]
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MLB roundup: Cole sharp in return from COVID-19, Yanks top Angels 2-1
Gerrit Cole pitches two-hit ball into the sixth inning and Joey Gallo smacks a two-run homer for New York.
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Motorcylist dies in head-on collision with SUV in Topsham
Topsham police said the rider, who has not yet been identified, was operating a 1983 Honda when it crossed the center line on Augusta Road and hit an SUV traveling in the opposite direction.
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Flooding death toll in Turkey climbs to 77; dozens missing
Rescuers have recovered more bodies from the sites of severe flooding that devastated parts of northern Turkey, bringing the death toll to 77
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Cuomo impeachment probe to release report after all, N.Y. Assembly speaker says
Lawmakers had chosen to shelve the probe in the wake of Cuomo’s resignation amid sexual harassment allegations.
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Wind forecasts bring new worries to California fire lines
Firefighters battling flames in Northern California forests are girding for new bouts of windy weather, and a utility has warned thousands of customers it might cut their electricity to prevent new fires from igniting if gusts damage power lines
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10-year-old Turner boy critically injured in ATV crash
The accident occurred around 1 p.m. near 55 Bean St. in Turner.
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Freeport 15-year-old shows he can compete with some of New England’s best junior golfers
Eli Spaulding plays 36 holes in 1-under par and is in fifth in the New England Junior Amateur Championship at Val Halla.
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NBA notebook: Celtics, Smart agree to four-year contract extension
Marcus Smart, 27, got a $77.1 million max contract extension from Boston.
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Celtics’ Pritchard uncertain to play in Summer League title game
The Celtics aren’t sure just yet whether they will allow their high-scoring guard to return to the floor in a meaningless game.