Prince Harry and his wife lost publicly funded police protection when they stepped down as senior working royals.
2022
Augusta student to represent Maine at leadership conference
Kristin Merrill of Augusta, is one of 100 young women selected to attend the 75th American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation session July 23-30 in Washington, D.C. As part of the premier ALA program, two outstanding high school seniors are selected to represent their respective state as “senators” at ALA Girls Nation after participating in one […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes July 19 players
WATERVILLE — The pair of Paul and Judy Jones placed first at the July 19 duplicate bridge game of the Elm City Bridge Club. Joyce and Ed Rushton placed second, and the teams of Karen Torrey and Linda Atkinson, and Gabrielle Rice and Jessie Gunther, tied for third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every […]
Our View: Senate Republicans have it wrong on same-sex marriage bill
From deeming it a ‘silly messaging bill’ to a ‘stupid waste of time,’ their disregard for equality has been flagrant.
Maine Voices: Stop shutting new residents out of our state
Life in Maine is a blessing, but it’s not a privilege to be granted by those who grasp a vision of the past that never was.
Farmington society to hold sun porch fundraiser July 30
Farmington Historical Society announces a Summer evening at the town’s historic Octagon House. The Sun Porch Soirée, planned for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at 126 High St., will be an evening of food, summer punch, music and a tour of the unusual house. A door prize and silent auction will take place as well, […]
Waterville Rocks concert to feature Albert Cummings
Albert Cummings is the featured musician that the Waterville Rocks concert set for 6 p.m. Friday, July 29, at Head of Falls on Front Street in Waterville. The Beer Garden opens at 5:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the Waterville Opera House, 1 Front St. Cummings has nine […]
Cony recognizes middle, high school honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High and Middle School has announced the following students were named to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Ahmad Abdalnabi, Emily Atigian, Courtney Bacon, Kiara Bowman, Madeleine Brochu, Angelina Crocker, Kevin Curtis, Emma Doiron, Hailey Fischer and Terra Greenlaw. Also, Julia Habib, Brianna Harriman, […]
Waterville Board of Education reschedules meeting to Aug. 1
A Waterville Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday, July 25 has been changed to Monday, Aug. 1, because the Waterville City Democratic Caucus has been scheduled for 6 p.m. on the 25th at The Elm at 21 College Ave. The school board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the media center at […]