Two weeks ago, an equally powerful quake killed at least 331 people and injured nearly 600.
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Chester Greenwood Day warms crowd despite the rain
In spite of weather conditions, the celebration of the inventor of earmuffs went off without a hitch as hundreds flocked to downtown Farmington.
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World Cup: U.S. falls to Netherlands 3-1, eliminated in round of 16
The Americans give up two first-half goals despite dominating possession, and a comeback bid falls short against the world’s eighth-ranked team.
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UMaine Augusta music program to present concerts Dec. 5-10
The University of Maine at Augusta Contemporary & Popular Music Program plans to present the fall 2022 Concert Week Monday through Saturday, Dec. 5-10. All performances are free and open to the public. Most performances are offered at Jewett Hall Farber Forum at 46 University Drive on the UMA Augusta Campus, as well as online. […]
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Ukraine urges tougher Western squeeze on Russian oil prices
The Russian Embassy in Washington insisted that Russian oil ‘will continue to be in demand’ and criticized the price limit as “’eshaping the basic principles of the functioning of free markets.’
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Lewiston-based United Way taking applications for food, shelter program
LEWISTON — United Way of Androscoggin County has been selected to administer a grant for Androscoggin County Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, to aid in the local fight against homelessness and hunger. The grant will be administered by a local board comprised of area nonprofits, local municipalities, and members of the faith community. […]
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Christmas at Norlands returns Dec. 10 in Livermore
LIVERMORE — Christmas at Norlands is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center at 290 Norlands Road. The event features 1870’s style children’s crafts, light refreshments and stories and games led by “Aunt Clara,” known locally as Willi Irish. Trustee Ron Kley will share memories of […]
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Lewiston High School recognizes honor students
Lewiston High School has announced its first-quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year First Honors Grade 9: Youssouf Ahmed, Ella Beaudoin, Cooper Beaulieu, Zara Bimbi, Evan Brousseau, Klara Cloutier, Anna Mae Coffin, Sophia Cortez, Abigail Cushman, William Diamond-Stanic, Arianna Dorman, Savannah Farris, Ethan Fortuna, Leena Gammon and Enzo Giampaolo. Also, Graycie Hazard, Alexis Hodgkins, […]
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Waterville arts organization named developer of year
WATERVILLE — Central Maine Growth Council recently presented its annual 2022 Developer of the Year award to Waterville Creates, a nonprofit arts organization. The award was presented at Central Maine Growth Council’s annual meeting, sponsored by Central Maine Motors, Kennebec Savings Bank, MaineGeneral Health, and Huhtamaki. Waterville Creates offers year-round arts programming through its three […]
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End of rental assistance program hinders agencies’ ability to help those facing homelessness
The Opportunity Alliance is still trying to help hundreds of renters and temporary hotel guests who are losing federal rental assistance just as winter arrives.