“Best before” labels are coming under scrutiny as concerns about food waste grow around the world
2022
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Augusta, Buckfield warrant officers retire with 49 years’ combined service
The Maine Army National Guard celebrated Chief Warrant Officer 3 Steven F. Eastman of Augusta, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Travis E. Coffman of Buckfield during a retirement ceremony on Sept. 11 for their dedication and time in service. Eastman enlisted as a light-wheel vehicle mechanic from 2001 to 2004 in the active Army, which […]
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Maine Elks raise funds for children’s cancer program
The second annual Maine Children’s Cancer Program/FORKS weekend, which ran Aug. 25-28, raised more than $45,500 for MCCP. More than 200 Elks participated, representing 17 lodges, according to a news release from Lina Michaud of Augusta Lodge No. 964. Last year, organizers Mike and Lina Michaud, past exalted rulers of the lodge, came up with […]
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Partner loss support group to begin meeting Oct. 19 in Waterville
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a six-week partner bereavement support group from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Oct. 19 at 304 Main St. in Waterville. This group is for spouses, significant others, and widows/widowers who have lost their partner. Group facilitators are trained volunteers. Current CDC COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations will […]
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Richmond-based conservation organization to hold talk about PFAS
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s first presentation of its 26th annual Winter Speaker Series, “Forever Chemicals are Everywhere!” is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The talk features Pat Elder, director of Military Poisons. Series presentations are again being held via Zoom and are accessible via hyperlink at the top of fomb.org. PFAS chemicals are widely […]
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Audubon series talk on Maine lichens set for Oct. 12
Western Maine Audubon plans to feature Maine lichens in its second of three free fall talks, to be held live via Zoom at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The talk, by Dr. Ron Butler, will be held at Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall at the University of Maine at Farmington, 173 High St. in Farmington. There […]
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Bogaerts’ slam lifts Boston to rain-shortened win over Tampa Bay
Nathan Eovaldi pitches five scoreless innings as the Red Sox win their second straight over the Rays, 6-0.
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Two-way traffic change in downtown Waterville to start Nov. 5
City Manager Steve Daly made the announcement Tuesday that in another month Main and Front streets, after years of being one-way, will revert to two-way traffic as the $11.2 million downtown revitalization project draws to a close.
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Aaron Judge breaks American League single-season record with 62nd home run
Judge homered in his first at-bat Tuesday night against the Rangers to break Roger Maris’ record, set in 1961.
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Carroll Corbin narrowly wins election to Chesterville Select Board
Corbin received 45 votes; Eric Hilton got 41.