A state initiative to test for “forever chemicals” at sites where sewage sludge was spread lists Lewiston and Auburn as “Tier 1” priorities.
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Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Outdoors to offer cross-country ski meetup
Skowhegan Outdoors plans to offer a free cross-country skiing excursion at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, at Weston Woods and Waters at 9 Nathan St. in Madison. In this community program, skiers will make their way along a scenic, forested trail system. This trail includes some small hills and moderate terrain, according to a news […]
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Posted inCommunity
Damariscotta inn to host Seasonal Conversation Circle
DAMARISCOTTA — The Inn Along the Way is hosting a Seasonal Conversation Circle series. The second of three, to focus on participants’ plans, hopes and resolutions for 2022, is planned for 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30. For the safety of all this will be a Zoom only gathering. In order to provide for an effective […]
Posted inCheering, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cheerleading: Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference championships held in Augusta
The Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference cheering championships were held Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Mt. Blue boys basketball rallies for win over Gardiner
The Cougars use a big fourth quarter to earn the victory.
Posted inNation & World
Don’t approach lab monkey missing after Pennsylvania crash, people told
Only the one monkey remained at large after a traffic crash on Friday loosed several in a Pennsylvania county.
Posted inNation & World
Where Ukraine’s sunflowers once sprouted, fears now grow
Twenty-six years ago, Ukraine gave up its inherited nuclear weapons. That hopeful moment has given way to fears of renewed conflict and a new cold war.
Posted inNation & World
Berlusconi drops bid to be elected as Italy’s president
Former premier Silvio Berlusconi has bowed out of Italy’s presidential election set for next week.
Posted inMaine
Despite frigid temps, Maine TradeHers Market holds Christmas tree bonfire
The freezing temperatures didn’t stop residents and vendors from gathering Saturday for local goods and a Christmas tree bonfire.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Nordic skiing: Large numbers brave the cold to compete at Maranacook Wave Race
Over 200 skiers make it to Readfield despite morning temperatures hovering near zero degrees.