Baxter, a 5-month-old chocolate lab, will become the state’s first “comfort dog” and will be based at the Augusta Regional Communications Center. Baxter was trained by Hero Pups, a nonprofit based in New Hampshire, and his mission is to “provide health and mood-boosting benefits” to the emergency-service personnel and the community. Photos taken by Kennbec Journal photojournalist Joe Phelan.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Brad Pitt, Nick Cave make surprise art debut in Finland
Pitt reportedly began making ceramic art following his divorce in 2017.
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Gardiner man on trial for murder shot former friend, attacked another with machete, prosecutor says
A defense attorney for Dylan Ketcham said he had been threatened and feared for his life.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoinham to host children’s book brigade to set up used bookstore
Elementary schoolchildren in Bowdoinham will form a book brigade to help the Bowdoinham Public Library set up its new used bookstore, Merryreading Books from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. The children will be passing donated books from their current storage location at the FHC Building on Bowdoinham’s waterfront, up Main Street to the […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Fiona wallops Turks and Caicos, leaves Puerto Rico stunned
On Grand Turk, the small British territory’s capital island, storm surge could raise water levels there by as much as 5 to 8 feet above normal.
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Live music, fundraiser at Mixers this weekend
Rock cover band ISH will play from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. There is no cover charge. On Saturday, Sept, 24, Uncle Jack, Funnel, Stronghold, Re:Vision and Final Stand come together to help raise money in memory of Rick Stevens, the drummer of Stronghold. There is […]
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Comedian Brian Glowacki coming to Rangeley
Comedian Brian Glowacki will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. A cash bar (beer/wine) and snacks will be available before and during the show. General Admission tickets are available now only at bglowcomedy.com. The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation “Bringing the […]
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Forty-seven people charged with stealing $250 million meant for children’s meals
Federal authorities are calling it the largest fraud scheme yet to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic by stealing and defrauding the government of $250 million.
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New England comedians take stage for Johnson Hall’s Stand Up Comedy Series
Johnson Hall’s Stand Up Comedy Series hosted by Mark Turcotte features Dennis Fogg, Trent Wells, Joe Flynn and Ann-Marie Keene at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at The Blind Pig Next Level in Gardiner. The show lasts approximately 90 minutes. These performances are intended for mature audiences and will contain adult language and content. […]