The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Hall of Fame Committee seeks nominations of individual student-athletes, teams, coaches, and administrators for induction into the university’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 18. The induction ceremony will be held during UMFK’s Homecoming weekend in September, according to a news release […]
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Camden arts, book fair to return in July
Plans are underway for the Summer Harbor Arts & Books Fair, scheduled for the weekend of July 9-10. The event returns after two years of cancellation because to the pandemic. The fair is an opportunity for artists, crafters and makers to exhibit their work on the grounds surrounding the Camden Public Library, according to a […]
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Foundation recognizes 10 nonprofit, government leaders
PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has announced the fourth class of its fellowship, a group of 10 exceptional nonprofit and government leaders from across Maine. The fellowship is designed to strengthen the capacity of leaders and organizations to make changes that can improve the lives of vulnerable Maine people, according to a news […]
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UMaine at Farmington posts 2021 fall dean’s list
The University of Maine at Farmington has announced the following students have earned a spot on its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. Acton: Cassidy Paker, honors. Albion: Allison Frankenfield, honors; and Noah Grindstaff, honors. Alfred: Emily Stinson, high honors. Anson: Morgan Steward, honors. Arundel: Meghan LaPlante, high honors; Calli Leach, high honors; and Patience Rousseau, […]
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Florida lawmakers vote to ban most abortions after 15 weeks
The legislation would allow an abortion to be performed after 15 weeks only if two doctors certify a ‘fatal fetal abnormality’ that will ‘result in death upon birth or imminently thereafter.’
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House backs bill to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
The bill would open up Department of Veterans Affairs health care to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service even if they don’t have a service-connected disability.
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Varsity Maine Live: Previewing the basketball state championships
Travis Lazarczyk of the Portland Press Herald, Adam Robinson of the Sun Journal, Michael Hoffer of The Forecaster and Drew Bonifant of the Kennebec Journal break down all 10 of this weekend’s title games.
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Athletes force a change to ban Russians from Paralympics
Athletes around the world cheered when leaders of the Paralympics booted Russia from the Games
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RSU 9 superintendent says he will recommend removal of masking mandate
Superintendent Chris Elkington says his decision is based on updated guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the state Department of Education.
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Thursday’s college roundup: UMaine’s Simon wins America East’s top awards
Women’s basketball: UMaine’s Anne Simon is the conference Player of the Year and the Defensive Player of the Year, while Amy Vachon wins Coach of the Year.