SKOWHEGAN – Betty A. Shorette, 82, of Skowhegan passed away peacefully, in the loving care of her family, on April 16, …
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Obituary: Lorraine Marie Deschenes
FARMINGTON – Lorraine Marie Deschenes, 93, of Farmington, died late Monday evening at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington. She was born …
Obituary: Joan Little Fortin
WINSLOW – Joan Little Fortin, 89, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Lakewood Nursing Home in Waterville, Maine, …
Obituary: Angela Rae Chamberlain
PORTLAND – Angela Rae Chamberlain, born July 7, 1972, died April 6, 2022, of natural causes in her parents home. She …
Obituary: Pauline T. Carrier
WINSLOW – Pauline T. Carrier, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, after a brief illness.Mom …
U.S. Rep. Pingree to deliver keynote at Democrat celebration
DAMARISCOTTA — Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat representing Maine’s 1st District, plans to deliver the keynote address at the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s biennial Frances Perkins Award Celebration, honoring Barb Burt, on Sunday, May 1. The online Zoom event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and offer a chance to come together and recognize Burt’s contributions […]
Union to remember fallen workers on Workers Memorial Day
Every year on April 28, the United Steelworkers, along with all unions across the U.S., observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to renew the fight for safe workplaces. This year’s remembrance is scheduled to be held at the USW Local 900 Hall, on Route 108 […]
Gardiner association seeks plant donations for library benefit
Community members are organizing a plant sale for Saturday, June 18, to benefit the Gardiner Public Library Association. Plant donations of healthy, pest-free, cuttings, seedlings, divided perennials, and labeled plants are needed to make the event a success, along with herbs and vegetable plants, according to a news release from Gardiner Main Street. People can […]
Health network announces May workshops
Free workshops are available to help with diabetes, chronic conditions, and falls prevention/balance.
Farmer tractor safety, maintenance class set for May 3
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a tractor safety and maintenance class for new and beginning farmers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, at Kennebec Valley Community College, 17 Stanley Road in Hinckley. The “Tractor Safety Farm Visit” is designed for farmers with fewer than 10 years of experience […]