READFIELD – Lawrence “Larco” Clifford Cushing ll, beloved father, grandfather, brother and son, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours …
2022
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Obituary: Jerrie M. Kendall Mulherin
MONMOUTH – In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 8, 2022, heaven gained a new angel, a most deserving honor …
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Obituary: Lionel “Lee” Poliquin
BRUNSWICK – On Monday morning March 14, 2022
Lionel “Lee” Poliquin passed away quietly in his sleep at the age of 91. …
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Gardiner Streetscape Team seeks gardening volunteers
Gardiner’s Gardeners, part of Gardiner Main Street’s Streetscape Team, is looking for new volunteers to help with making the downtown and public parks all they can be. The team seeks those who enjoy planting, tending, watering and weeding, according to a news release from Gardiner Main Street. The team is scheduled to meet at 10 […]
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Sidney students make Boston university dean’s list
BOSTON — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, a private university. Grace McCarthy of Sidney is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in health psychology. She plans to graduate in 2025. Sydney Townsend of Sidney is pursuing a Doctor of […]
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Camden library talk to focus on seabirds, state of oceans
The Center for Wildlife Studies’ Wild Maine series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, continues in April as the library celebrates Maritime Month. This month’s online talk, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, will feature Aly McKnight, an associate professor of wildlife and fisheries management in the Hybrid Learning Program […]
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Winthrop student receives Maine Principal’s Award
Andrew Foster, son of Brian and Lori Foster of Winthrop, was recognized at the February Town Meeting by Principal Mark Campbell as the 2022 Maine Principal’s Award winner from Winthrop High School. Foster, a senior member of the Student Leadership Team, is recognized for his leadership, character, citizenship and scholarship, according to a news release […]
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Online career center offers resource for tourism-related jobs
A coalition of six associations has opened an online tourism career center. The coalition includes the Maine Tourism Association, HospitalityMaine, Retail Association of Maine, Maine Summer Camps, Maine Campground Owners Association and Maine State Golf Association. The Maine Tourism Career Center, which can be found online at mainetourismjobs.com, aims to be a central resource for […]
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Lawmakers form caucus to support four U.S. public shipyards
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine said Friday the caucus would support the nation’s public shipyards, including Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.
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Russia shifts focus to grind down Ukraine’s army in east
The disastrous war has turned Russia into a pariah and decimated its economy.