FAIRFIELD — Suzon Morrison and Maryanne Trafton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s April 19 game. Lee Lenfest and Gabrielle Rice placed second, and Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their […]
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Farmington area organization names poetry contest winners
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset counties has announced the winners of its 12th annual poetry contest. Laine Kuehn was the judge, according to a news release from the volunteer organization. Contest Categories: Age 8-12 First Place: Mackenzie Smith of Strong, “Beauty To Ash” Second Place: Skylar A. Thurlow of Strong, “Reflection” Third Place: Gabriella […]
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UMaine at Augusta to hold Sports Hall of Fame induction
The University of Maine at Augusta Sports Hall of Fame plans to hold an induction ceremony for the new 2022 inductees at 6 p.m. Friday, April 29, in the Farbor Forum in Jewett Hall at the University of Maine at Augusta at 46 University Drive. The induction class includes: • Richard Haskell: Men’s Basketball Coach […]
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Landscape design webinar set for April 29
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners about designing welcoming landscapes from noon to 1:15 p.m. Friday, April 29. “Designing Welcoming Landscapes” will offer an overview of questions and considerations when evaluating a garden space, with specific examples of ways to make landscapes more fun, comfortable and […]
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In audio, House Republican leader says he would urge Trump to resign
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy told other GOP lawmakers shortly after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign.
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Heard’s lawyer focuses on Depp’s texts: ‘Let’s burn Amber’
Attorneys for actor Amber Heard have sought to undermine Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit against her.
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Julia Roberts returns to TV in Watergate-era series ‘Gaslit’
‘Gaslit,’ debuting Sunday on Starz, is based on the first season of the podcast ‘Slow Burn’ hosted by Leon Neyfakh.
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NBA roundup: Bucks’ Middleton out for Game 3 against Bulls
All-Star Khris Middleton sustained a knee injury during a Game 2 loss Wednesday night and could be sidelined for an extended period.
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War in Ukraine spurs bid to take a closer look at U.N. vetoes
Russia’s veto power has stymied U.N. Security Council action on the war, but a new approach – simply subjecting vetoed matters to scrutiny by the full U.N. membership – appears to be gaining traction.
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Boston urges masks as battle brews over transit rule
The Boston Public Health Commission noted a rise in hospitalizations, as well as a 65% increase in cases and an even larger spike in COVID-19 levels in local wastewater samples.