The sixth annual Share the Road with Carol memorial bike ride is set for Sunday, Oct 1. The all-ages commemorative bike ride takes place in Windsor and Whitefield. The ride, which has 12- and 27-mile options, starts and ends at the Windsor Town Office at 523 Ridge Road. This annual ride honors the memory of […]
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Augusta society to host talk by wildlife biologist in Manchester Sept. 21
The Kennebec Historical Society’s September presentation, “Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs, and Hermit Bill: Memories of a Maine Wildlife Biologist,” is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave. in Manchester. Presenter Ron Joseph will share his book’s stories of growing up in central Maine in the 1950s and ’60s, […]
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Movie in the Park set for Waterville on Sept. 22
WATERVILLE — The United Way of Kennebec Valley has planned its 2023 Movie in the Park for 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Head of Falls on Front Street. The free, family friendly event will feature Disney’s film “Soul.” Concessions will be available. Proceeds from this event help support UWKV’s 58 nonprofit and school-based programs. […]
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Rangeley group announces photography show winners
The People’s Choice award is yet to be determined.
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UMaine at Farmington remembers first responders on Sept. 11
Members of the University of Maine at Farmington community recently gathered in the Olsen Student Center to commemorate the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and remember current first responders and their dedication. Kirsten Swan, UMF director of student leadership; Connor Fahey, coordinator of orientation and transition programs; and Enrico Echevarria, multicultural admissions counselor, shared […]
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Mills announces investment into fish restoration projects
Gov. Janet Mills says $3.7 million in grants will be used to construct fishways and fund other projects aimed at supporting Maine’s sea-run fish species.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Supporters rally for suspended Oakland town manager
The Town Council placed Ella Bowman on paid administrative leave Aug. 23, and she still does not know the details as to why, except that it was because of an employee complaint.
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Jay officials inspect scope of road damage from June 29 storm
Estimated damage to Jay’s roads and sewer lines from heavy rain, flooding and putting temporary access in is $7.9 million.
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Farmington approves buying narcotics tester
Selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 12, approved funds to purchase a portable narcotics screening device and a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for Fire Rescue to replace self contained breathing apparatus equipment.
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Judge rejects proposed deal on indigent defense lawyers
Maine Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy rules that an agreement between the ACLU of Maine and the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services is not in the best interest of plaintiffs who sued the agency for failing to provide them with adequate legal representation.