WATERVILLE – Betty L. Snyder passed away April 3, 2022 after a short illness. She was born Feb. 11, 1942 in …
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Obituary: Roger “Babe” Clifford
BENTON- Roger “Babe” Clifford, 95, passed away on April 8, 2022, with his family by his side. Roger was born on …
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Democracy Maine organizes local action workshops
When it comes to running for office, creating sustainable change, or overcoming challenges within communities, large barriers can hinder progress, according to Democracy Maine. The grassroots partnership has designed a three-part virtual series to address these roadblocks and give everyday Mainers the tools they need to empower themselves and their towns. These educational workshops, scheduled […]
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Damariscotta organization seeks entries for pumpkinfest, regatta
The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta invites Maine artists to submit a design for this year’s official festival T-shirt. The deadline to submit a design entry is Thursday, May 19. A decision regarding the winning design will be reached shortly thereafter. A $500 prize will be awarded to the artist whose design is selected, according to […]
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Local schools win awards in robotics competition
The FIRST Robotics Pine Tree District event was held from March 11 to 13 at Thomas College in Waterville. The purpose of this event, which started as a regional event in 2013 and is sponsored by local Maine companies, is to allow FIRST Robotics to be more accessible to Maine teams and allow them to […]
Posted inNation & World
U.S. wildlife officials aim to address illegal wolf killings
Officials describe the current rate of human-caused deaths as excessive.
Posted inNation & World
Mass shooting wave rattles U.S. communities
The gun violence touches large population centers and much smaller communities.
Posted inNation & World
Doctors suggest renaming low-grade prostate cancer
Some say that could lead more low-risk patients to skip unnecessary surgery and radiation.
Posted inMaine
State lawmakers approve bill to force insurance companies to cover fertility treatments
Maine and Vermont are the only two New England states that don’t provide such coverage now, but opponents say it will cost too much and drive up insurance rates for everyone.
Posted inSidelines, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sidelines: Skowhegan softball goes into season with championship core
As defending champions, and with field hockey and basketball success behind them as well, River Hawks are accustomed to winning, Drew Bonifant writes.