A two-time state champion, the senior seeks All-American status after getting a taste of success at nationals during the summer.
2023
Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Skowhegan
Nicole Morse, 38, was crossing Madison Avenue at 5 p.m. Friday when she was struck by a vehicle being driven north by a Kingfield woman who later said she did not see Morse in the crosswalk, according to Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam.
Original AC/DC drummer Colin Burgess has died at 77
Burgess was recruited in November 1973 to help form AC/DC with Malcolm Young on rhythm guitar and his brother Angus on lead guitar, lead vocalist Dave Evans and bassist Larry Van Kriedt.
Augusta Housing seeks to address housing shortage with 3 projects
Planning is underway on three projects to provide more housing in Augusta, though none are expected to be ready before 2025.
Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination
The affected products have been sold in all 50 U.S. states, as well as U.S. territories, Quaker said.
Cardinal convicted of embezzlement in Vatican financial trial, gets more than 5 years
Cardinal Angelo Becciu is the first cardinal ever prosecuted by the Vatican criminal court.
Waterville animal shelter official says sick cats have recovered
Workers at the Humane Society Waterville Area shelter at 100 Webb Road are working to try to reopen its free-roam rooms that house adoptable cats on Monday, according to Malena Gatti, president of the organization’s board of directors.
Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks after European Union funding stalled
Ukraine’s air force said Saturday that Ukrainian air defense had shot down 30 out of 31 drones launched overnight against 11 regions of the country.
Alex Jones offers to pay Sandy Hook families at least $55 million over school shooting hoax conspiracy
The families have filed a proposal seeking to liquidate nearly all of Jones’ assets, including his media company Free Speech Systems, and give the proceeds to them and other creditors.
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry name PFAS Fund management specialist
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry recently announced Melissa Hamlin as the PFAS Fund management specialist. Hamlin brings more than two decades of experience developing and executing complex projects, particularly in sustainable solutions within the marine construction environment. Her knowledge spans project and contract management in scientific and technical contexts, according […]