Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s 2023 Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at Belgrade Lakes Golf Club raised over $31,000 Sept. 1 to support one-to-one youth mentoring in Kennebec Valley, according to a news release from Monica Charette with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine. Belgrade Golf Fore Kids’ Sake 2023 Tournament winners: • 1st Place […]
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Southern New Hampshire University recognizes local president’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Several local students have been named to the Southern New Hampshire University 2023 summer president’s list. They include Anthony Diaferio of Brooks, Julia Desch of Gardiner, Josiah Kearns of Winthrop, Talon Mosher of Winslow, Alisha Barrette of Skowhegan, Emily Kaplan of North Monmouth, Gavin Cole of Palmyra, Candice Eaton of Waterville and Christian Burgoyne of Farmington. Also, Alyson Cass of Waterville, Rylee […]
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Connecticut couple rescues baby shark caught in glove
They spotted the distressed animal in about 35 feet of water while diving off Jamestown, R.I.
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RSU 73 director urges drivers to slow down, pay attention to flashing bus lights
If bus drivers aren’t supported, the entire district is being put at risk, Director Phoebe Pike said.
Posted inGirls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Erskine boys rally past Waterville
Holden McKenney scores four goals for the Eagles.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID-19 infection figures are lower than a year ago
The statewide daily average of people diagnosed with COVID-19 visiting an emergency department spiked near or at 2% in late August but is trending downward, according to Center for Disease Control and Prevention data. This time last year, daily averages exceeded 3%. There was a significant increase in the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 […]
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Zelensky expected to visit Washington as Congress debates $21 billion in Ukraine aid
An administration official said the Ukrainian leader will meet with President Biden at the White House on Sept. 21.
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Franklin County approves $65,497 for educational scholarships to unorganized territory residents
The money will come from the county’s tax-increment financing agreement funds.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Bullet found in Mt. Blue High School bathroom no threat to students, staff
A student found a bullet in a bathroom before the start of school Thursday and reported it to the school’s resource officer.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England
Climate change takes habitat from big fish, the ocean’s key predators
Sharply warming water temperatures may push large fish such as sharks and tunas farther and farther north.