WATERVILLE – David J. Akers, Sr., 76, passed away Nov. 25, 2021 at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. He was …
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Obituary: Ronald Joseph Gilbert
CANAAN – Ronald Joseph Gilbert, son of the late Raymond and Delores Gilbert, passed away on Thanksgiving Day at Togus Springs …
Waterville announces winter parking ban
Waterville’s winter parking ban is in effect through April 30. New this year, in an effort to provide safer conditions at the Head of Falls parking lot, the city will be implementing a new program for snow removal. A message board installed at the site will indicate approved parking in either the North or South […]
Jay Town Office offers Elks Operation Santa tags
The Jay Town Office has Elks Operation Santa tags on its tree at 340 Main St. Unwrapped gifts need to be returned to the office by 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. People can help make a child’s wish come true this Christmas by selecting a tag. For more information, contact Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere at […]
Chamber, KV Connect to host ‘Meet the Reps’
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect plan to host Meet the Reps from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. The event, to bring members of the business community and public together with elected officials at all levels of government, is to be held at Hampton Inn, 425 Kennedy Memorial Drive. The […]
Arnold Newman Prize winner to discuss ‘Little Black Boy’ photo series
ROCKPORT — Maine Media Workshops + College’s weekly online Alumni Lecture Series comes to a close with the last lecture of the series, “Little Black Boy,” scheduled for 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. Photographer and 2021 Arnold Newman Prize winner Rashod Taylor will discuss his winning photo series, insights into his practice and how his work […]
Renewable scholarship offered to returning adult students
FARMINGTON — The Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery scholarships are available for Franklin County students beyond high school age who wish to receive financial assistance toward furthering their education. This renewable scholarship helps recipients return to school to continue their education at the post-secondary level. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make […]
Celtics shut down Embiid, hold off 76ers
Jayson Tatum leads the way with 26 points and 16 rebounds, and Boston limits Joel Embiid to 13 points in an 88-87 win.
College basketball: UMaine-Farmington makes clean sweep over UMaine-Augusta
First half run helps UMF men, while second half run leads UMF women to victories.
Sen. Collins says she’d support legislation to codify protections in Roe v. Wade
Sen. Susan Collins’ stance gains attention after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a Mississippi case that advocates worry could put new constraints on abortion rights.