Area Cub Scout packs have scheduled signup events. In Pittsfield, Cub Scout Pack 428 has planned open houses and signup events at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Masonic Lodge Hall (rear of the building), 138 Hamilton Terrace. For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected]. In Augusta, Cub Scout Pack […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
NASA tests new moon rocket, 50 years after Apollo
NASA’s new moon rocket makes its debut next week in a high-stakes test flight before astronauts get on top
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Monkeypox cases drop 21%, reversing month-long increase
The number reverses a month-long trend of rising infections in a possible sign the outbreak may be starting to decline in Europe, according to an report issued by the World Health Organization.
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UMF launches new Early College Pathways educator program
“Early College courses give high school students the opportunity to earn college credits while exploring possible college majors and career aspirations,” said Joseph McDonnell, UMF interim president.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Milbridge native Katie Aselton followed her own path to Hollywood
She’s acted in dozens of film and TV projects, including the FX network shows ‘The League’ and ‘Legion,’ and has directed, too, including the Diane Keaton comedy ‘Mack & Rita’ in theaters now.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Biden’s student debt cancellation is a welcome starting point
We can and should do more to relieve those struggling under this burden – and to assist the scholars of the future.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: The acceptable level of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water is zero
The sooner Maine’s standards reflect this, the better, recent findings at more than half a dozen schools show.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: State grants, loans require a delicate balancing act
The Maine Technology Institute awards vital funding to businesses across the state – businesses like mine. Some of that information it can share, some it can’t.
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Douglas Rooks: Reflections on a smartphone and a giant tree
As Labor Day nears, let’s take some time to take stock.