Maine Gov. Janet Mills visited a number of locations in downtown Waterville on Thursday, including Dirigo Labs at the Hathaway Creative Center, the newly constructed Paul J. Schupf Art Center and the Greene Block + Studios. All photos by staff photographer Michael G. Seamans.
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Photos: Litchfield students get hands-on learning about the outdoors
Volunteers with the Smithfield Plantation Trustees and the Litchfield Conservation Commission host an outdoor classroom at Carrie Ricker school. All photos by Sun Journal photographer Daryn Slover.
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Vangelis, the Greek ‘Chariots of Fire’ composer, dies at 79
His Academy Award-winning score is among the most instantly recognizable musical themes in cinema.
Posted inBusiness
Stocks end lower, nearing but not quite in a bear market
Stocks ended another volatile day lower on Wall Street Thursday, bringing the market closer to its first bear market since the beginning of the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness
U.S. may be barreling toward recession in next year, more experts say
“Recession risks are high – uncomfortably high – and rising,” one leading economist says.
Posted inNew England
Panel recommends replacing Massachusetts seal, motto
The current seal that appears on state flags features a Native American beneath a colonist’s arm brandishing a sword.
Posted inNation & World
Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol are registered as POWs
The Red Cross registers hundreds of the soldiers as prisoners of war in a step toward ensuring their humane treatment under the Geneva Conventions.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Nine people displaced in Solon building fire
State fire investigators will try to determine what caused the Wednesday fire at the 3-unit building at 90 North Main St.
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NBA notebook: Hornets GM Kupchak signs multiyear contract extension
Mitch Kupchak’s contract was set to expire this summer.
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Augusta man who was shot last month by guard pleads not guilty to assault on federal official
Derik Broox Wight, 41, is being held by federal officials for allegedly attacking a security officer April 20 at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in Augusta.