Osborne, Dana Alan 82, in Boston, Nov. 15, 2023. Service, December 1, Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 2 p.m. …
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Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Marion Amy Malcolm
Malcolm, Marion Amy 86, of Brunswick, Nov. 19. Private services. Arrangements by Staples Funeral Home. …
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level
The decline in COVID-19 deaths drove 84% of the increase in life expectancy, CDC researchers said.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Winning the presidential nomination is all about delegates. But how does the process work?
Here are the basics about the delegate selection process that you should know as the primary campaign gets underway.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Sports
Sports Illustrated is the latest media company damaged by an AI experiment gone wrong
The online magazine stands accused of being less than forthcoming about who or what is writing its stories at the dawn of the artificial intelligence age.
Posted inNation & World
Elevator plummets at a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 workers and injuring 75
A mine operator says an elevator suddenly dropped approximately 656 feet while carrying workers to the surface.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Hallowell library aims to raise $45K with fund campaign
HALLOWELL — The Hubbard Free Library is combining its annual fund campaign with the upcoming holiday shopping season. “Someone can support the library while crossing off names on their gift list,” said Becky Cooper said in a news release from the library. “It wouldn’t just be a donation though. We’re offering something tangible to put […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Winslow food pantry to launch event to help neighbors
To help food-insecure neighbors in December, Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry is offering a Reverse Advent Calendar event to give back to the community. One can use the calendar to help food-insecure children, seniors and adults in central Maine. To view the calendar, go to the Winslow Community Cupboard Facebook page. For each day of […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta library to host ‘Caste: A Crash Course’ Dec. 7
AUGUSTA — Sonja Thomas plans to present “Caste: A Crash Course” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library on 45 Winthrop St. This 40-minute primer on caste aims to teach about terms, caste discrimination in South Asia and in the U.S., and activism to end caste […]
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Consumers urged to be cautious buying health insurance online
Call CoverME.gov at 1-866-636-0355.