Rousselle, Philip M. Dec. 6, 2023, in South Paris. Visit, Dec. 18, 1 to 3 p.m., service, 3 p.m., Chandler …
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Obituary: James “Jim” David Jones
NORRIDGEWOCK – James “Jim” David Jones, 80, passed away at home with family by his side, on Dec. 7, 2023, after …
Death Notice: Jean Mary Betts
Betts, Jean Mary 95, of Brunswick, Dec. 8. celebration of life held at later. Arrangements, Desmond Funeral Home, Bath …
Death Notice: James “Jim” David Jones
Jones, James “Jim” David 80, n Dec. 7, 2023. Spring services. …
Capital Area Technical Center recognizes November professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its November professionals of the month. Parker Sergent, a resident of Augusta and senior at Cony High School, is making waves both academically and athletically in the local community. As a dedicated student enrolled in the Business Academy, he has thrived in the college-like environment, honing his […]
Bamboo fly rod hybrid presentation set for Dec. 20
Downeast Trout Unlimited plans to host a hybrid presentation by Bob Bechtold at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20. Bechtold, who will share his experience building a bamboo fly rod, will cover each step of the process. Bechtold was introduced to fishing before entering grade school by his grandmother. He began fly fishing in the ’80s. […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston in January
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions: • Thursday, Jan. 4, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon; • Friday, Jan. 5, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. […]
Extension offers free virtual nutrition course beginning Jan. 3
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to hold a nine-session virtual nutrition class for young adults aged 19-25 and adults with young children. The course, “Eating Smart, Being Active,” runs from Wednesday, Jan. 3, through the end of February. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to make […]
Andre Braugher, who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61
The Emmy-winning actor’s most famous roles were lawmen: Capt. Raymond Holt in ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and detective Frank Pembleton in ‘Homicide: Life on the Street.’
Fed enters last leg of inflation fight with little ‘pain’ so far
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has continued to indicate that further improvements to inflation may require the Fed to apply more downward pressure to the ‘demand side’ of the economy, which could result in more job losses than currently expected.