100 Years Ago: 1921 Auburn motorists will have to drive with one eye on their speedometer from now on. Officer Bubier made his first two arrests Saturday and Sunday, and the motorists answered to charges in the Auburn municipal court. Signs have been placed in conspicuous positions on every road leading into the city, and […]
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Farmington, Jay parishes receive grants
St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay have been named recipients of Matthew 25 Awards, which include grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000. The awards, presented by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry program, are given to parishes to assist them in expanding their capacity to serve more people […]
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‘Run for Independence’ accepting registrations
Registration is open for the ninth annual Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence. The Saturday, May 15, virtual event allows runners to choose their own 5K, 10K or 1-mile course, show off their achievement on social media, and celebrate with discounts at local businesses. All funds raised will benefit the pioneering health and wellness initiatives of […]
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Community artist-centered projects to begin in Belfast
BELFAST — Artist and Waldo County resident Chris Battaglia, who brought the Village Canoe to Belfast in 2019, announces the Torchlight Projects: a new series of artist-centered projects to be launched in Maine this spring and summer. The first event is Torchlight Cinema, taking place from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at 40 […]
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Camden writer to give talk about Tuscany
The Camden Public Library plans to host Camden native and food writer Nancy Harmon Jenkins for an online presentation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 18. The presentation is to provide an insider’s look at how Tuscany of the past contrasts with it today. With photographs taken over the years, Jenkins will give an intimate look […]
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‘Studio Work’ solo show to open May 13
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts this week will feature landscape paintings by midcoast artist Ramone Hanley-Warren. Her solo show, “Studio Work; Drawn to Solace,” opens May 13 and runs until June 2. Created in her home studio, Hanley-Warren’s landscapes draw on the area salt marshes and estuaries for inspiration. Her education in art included Parsons […]
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New White House panel aims to separate science, politics
The Trump administration has been accused of setting aside scientific evidence and injecting politics into issues including the coronavirus and climate change.
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Maine panel endorses bill that would prohibit firing workers without cause
The measure would end ‘at-will’ employment in Maine, which allows employers to terminate workers for any reason that doesn’t violate anti-discrimination laws.
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Vaccine maker BioNTech says no need to waive patents
CEO Ugur Sahin says waiving patents won’t ease supply shortages.
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Anti-Israel graffiti at Bates College sparks state investigation
Slogans were written in chalk on the side of at least one building on the Lewiston campus.