MADISON – Jacquelyn “Jackie” Steward of Madison passed away peacefully at Maplecrest Rehabilitation Center in Madison on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. …
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Camden library to offer tour of Camden’s forest ecosystem Aug. 31
The Center for Wildlife Studies’ Wild Maine series with the Camden Public Library is set to continue at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, with a guided walk through Camden to the Mount Battie trailhead. The program will be led by landscape ecologist Dr. Kathleen Dunckel, who will talk about the evolving forest ecosystem, and its […]
Rangeley nonprofit announces art show winners
Every first Thursday in August, Rangeley Friends of the Arts holds its annual Art in August in the heart of Oquossoc Village in the Rangeley Lakes Region. This year’s offerings included a wide variety of fine art and fine craft. Winners in both the 2D and 3D category featured woodworking, knitting, pottery, painting and photography, […]
Call shows inmates knew ‘Whitey’ Bulger was changing prisons
New details revealed in court raise more questions about the notorious Boston gangster’s death.
Massachusetts marina fire was sparked by gas vapors
The fire spread to six buildings, 47 vehicles and 14 boats.
Rhode Island resort temporarily loses license after brawl
A music festival on Block Island was allowed to become disorderly, authorities say, and fighting broke out.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney’s 30-year career ends in loss to Nadler
U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler’s victory ends a 30-year run in Congress for U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney.
Farmington police to provide coverage at Farmington Fair
The agreement stipulates 273 hours of service, about 40 hours less than last year.
Waterville Planning Board votes to approve Seton housing plan change
The board on Tuesday gave its OK to a modification of plans to convert the former Seton Hospital on Chase Avenue into 67 apartments, with the cost to rent those apartments based on area median income.
Pay dispute stymies hiring of Maine’s first 5 public defenders
Lawmakers voted in April to spend nearly $1 million on the first team of public defenders, but a disagreement over whether their pay should equal that of prosecutors has stalled the hiring process.