At least two suspects, armed with handguns and a rifle, remained at large hours after the shooting in Gardena.
2022
Area bridge clubs name winners
Elm City Bridge Club Suzon Morrison and Maryanne Trafton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville on Aug. 2. Ed and Joyce Rushton placed second, and Wilma Pouliot and Karen Torrey placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants should bring […]
Winslow church to host blueberry festival Aug. 13
Winslow’s annual Blueberry Festival is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St. Admission to the festival grounds is free, according to a news release from the church. Nearly 750 blueberry pies and blueberry baked goods will be available for sale. Blueberry pies ($12 each) can […]
Randolph youth recognized for courage in fighting rare cancer
Seven-year-old Henry Downs of Randolph was honored July 17 as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock for the courage he has displayed battling a rare cancer at a young age. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues its commitment to supporting the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, […]
UMaine Farmington arts center to host 2 new exhibits
The University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center plans to wrap up the summer season with two new exhibits. They include “Collaboration: The Power of Two,” featuring the art of Meredith Mustard and Judy (Foss) Tollefson, and “New Works” by photographer Fred Dearnley, according to a news release from the center. “Collaboration: The […]
Surprise Senate vote would overturn Biden environmental rule
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia joined Republicans to support the measure, which was approved 50-47 and now heads to the House.
Japan PM meets Pelosi, calls China drills ‘grave problem’
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says that China’s military exercises aimed at Taiwan represent a ‘grave problem.’
After Supreme Court ruling, it’s open season on U.S. gun laws
The court battles come as the Biden administration and police departments across the U.S. struggle to combat a surge in violent crime and mass shootings.
Washington town told to leave due to wildfire, homes lost
Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the town of Lind, Washington to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town.
UMaine football: Wide receiver battle a key as Maine opens preseason camp
A handful of receivers look to claim spots left open by the departures of Andre Miller and Devin Young, who led the team in catches last season.