WATERVILLE – Patricia M. Knight of Waterville, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Maine General Medical Center with her …
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Obituary: Eric J. Arbour
ROME – The family of Eric J. Arbour are heartbroken to announce his passing on July 28, 2022, at his home. …
Obituary: Alan Joseph Moore
SEATTLE – Alan J. Moore died unexpectedly from a heart attack at his home in Seattle, Washington, on June 15, 2022. …
Christian flag in speech battle flies, briefly, over Boston
The free speech battle that went to the Supreme Court revolved around whether the Christian flag-raisings were an act of the government or private parties.
Augusta chamber to host Women’s Network luncheon Aug. 10
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Women’s Network luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. Elissa Shuman Emmons, president of Charlie’s Honda in Augusta, will discuss her professional and personal journey, according to a news release from […]
St. Michael Parish to collect toothpaste, shampoo for single mothers
In the coming weeks, St. Michael Parish in Augusta plans to help local single mothers who need assistance keeping up with the expenses of caring for their children. Large baskets will be stationed in the front of each parish church on the weekends of Aug. 6 and 7, and 13 and 14 for parishioners and […]
Waterville-based program receives $50K for job training, facility work
Spectrum plans to kick off the partnership Aug. 6 with a revitalization event.
Packs for Progress backpack program welcomes applications
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Packs for Progress backpack program is still accepting applications. The deadline is Friday, Aug. 12. These backpacks are for families that live or attend school in Franklin County, Livermore Falls and Livermore. Those who live outside this area can call 211 Maine to find out whether there is a […]
After Taiwan, Pelosi in South Korea to meet political leaders
After visiting Taiwan, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress flew to South Korea — a key U.S. ally where about 28,500 American troops are deployed — on Wednesday evening, as part of an Asian tour.
U.S. proposes to increase refund protections for air travelers
The federal government is proposing tougher rules for when airlines must give passengers refunds for changing their travel plans.