HALLOWELL – Charles Bunner “CB” Mattson of Hallowell, 91, passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2022 at home by the side …
October 2022
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United Way of Kennebec Valley kicks off 2022 campaign
United Way of Kennebec Valley launched its 2022 fundraising season Sept. 20 with $1,028,035 in committed early support at the Campaign Kickoff and Hopeful Sign Lighting event. Twenty-three businesses reported early campaign success to a crowd of more than 150 people. Nate Curtis of Gagnon Dental and Sue Grenier of G&E Roofing are co-chairing United […]
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Unity bridge dedicated to late firefighter
A bridge dedication in honor of Alton “Mac” McCormick was held Sept. 11 in Unity. McCormick, a firefighter formerly of Unity, drowned Sept. 11, 1954, during Hurricane Edna trying to save the Brockway family from Albion. The family was stranded on top of their car, which had been swept by the rising waters of Sandy […]
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Wiscasset-based association preservation party meets 2 goals
Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual fundraiser was held Sept. 18 on the grounds of the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden. Lively bidding during the after-dinner auction ensured that the organization would meet its goal for the event when one of the guests made a surprise announcement that changed the course of the evening, according to […]
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Waterville hospice to offer facilitator training starting Oct. 18
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is set to offer a 20-hour grief support group facilitator training. This training aims to prepare participants to facilitate grieving children’s peer support groups through its Hope’s Place program. The training will start at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 304 Main St., and through the online platform Zoom. There […]
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Support group for grieving parents to start Oct. 18 in Waterville
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a six-week support group for grieving parents from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Oct. 18, at 304 Main St. in Waterville. This group is for parents who have lost a child of any age. Group facilitators are trained volunteers. Current CDC COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations will […]
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Red Sox rally to beat Rays, snap three-game skid
Boston scores three in the sixth, then takes the lead in the seventh, and Rich Hill strikes out six as Boston wins, 4-3.
Posted inNation & World, News
Indonesia police chief, others removed over soccer disaster
The disaster Saturday night was among the deadliest ever at a sporting event.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Migrant flights’ mysterious recruiter identified, reports say
Several media outlets have identified the mysterious woman who allegedly lured dozens of migrants on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ flights to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Prominent donors line up behind governor candidates
Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage are spending furiously in the final stretch before the election, and getting help from some familiar names.