WATERVILLE – Marie B. Poissonnier, 82, of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 at Mount Joseph of Waterville.Marie …
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Community info, brainstorming event set for Gardiner
A Think About Gardiner: Community Info & Brainstorming event is planned for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at several downtown locations. With focused topics across multiple downtown locations, this interactive event will share resources and information about Gardiner and collect feedback on how to support a thriving community, according to a news release from Gardiner […]
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East Wilton-based Masons to hold pickup/takeout supper
The Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton, plans to offer a public pickup/takeout corned beef and cabbage supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Home deliveries will be offered in Farmington […]
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Nonprofit begins grant administration for Maine farmworkers
PathStone Corporation has recently taken over the distribution of the National Farmworker Jobs Program Grant in Maine. This grant provides opportunities to individuals working in the agricultural sector who hope to gain access to services that provide them with further skills training and licensing, educational services, and any other career-development services, according to a news […]
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Gunther receives United Way’s 2022 Community Impact Award
Jodie Gunther is this year’s recipient of the Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award, presented by United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. The organization annually seeks nominations for the award. This award recognizes a business, individual, couple or organization that goes above and beyond to significantly impact Greater Franklin County through their volunteer efforts. Gunther’s […]
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Winthrop-area land trust to hold conservation lecture series
WINTHROP — The Kennebec Land Trust has announced the dates and speakers for its annual conservation lecture series. This year’s in-person program is Maine Medicinal Plants: Cultural Uses, Ecology, & Botany. In an effort to allow physical spacing between attendees, lectures will take place at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center, 211 Rambler Way. • Botany […]
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Bill to ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates dies after Maine Senate votes it down
Proponents argued that vaccine safety and effectiveness is far from settled, but opponents said vulnerable people in group settings, like schools or hospitals, deserve to know every effort is being made to keep them safe.
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Maine losing chief of its insurance bureau
Eric Cioppa, who has served the state in a variety of roles for more than three decades, will retire April 1 as Superintendent of the Maine Bureau of Insurance
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NBA roundup: Sixers, Nets clash for first time since trade
James Harden faces Brooklyn for the first time Thursday since he was dealt to Philadelphia in exchange for Ben Simmons, who has yet to make his Nets debut.
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Firm Pentagon ‘no’ to Polish plan to send jets to Ukraine
It says a MiG transfer with a U.S. and NATO connection would run a ‘high risk’ of escalating the war with Russia.