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January 2023
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Jan. 1, 1990: Pittston toddler’s alarm saves family in fire, meet the Kennebec County Sheriff ‘officer of the year’, and trash is on the agenda in Gardiner
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Federal funds available to help underserved entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce recently launched the Capital Readiness Program grant competition, which dedicates $93.5 million to help minority and other underserved entrepreneurs launch and scale their businesses. This program, administered by the Minority Business Development Agency, marks the largest program of its kind in the history of the Commerce Department. The […]
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Tim Winchester concert planned at Blue
Tim Winchester will take the stage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at Blue, at 650 A Congress St., in Portland. The music of the Maine based singer-songwriter and contemporary folk artist encourages close listening and contemplation. His heart-stirring songs are a careful curation of melody, warmth and dynamic restraint and have been described as […]
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Obituary: Ruth J. (Stinson) Torrey
FRANKLIN – To quote mom: “If you know me, you already know. If you didn’t, it’s too late now!”
Ruth J. (Stinson) …
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Death Notice: Ruth J. (Stinson) Torrey
Torrey, Ruth J. (Stinson) 76, of Franklin, Dec. 27, at home. Celebration will be held at a later time. …
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Obituary: Raynold “Ray” Alphonse Fongemie
WINTHROP – Raynold “Ray” Alphonse Fongemie, 88, died at home Dec. 29, 2022, having suffered with Alzheimer’s dementia for many years.
Ray …
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Death Notice: Raynold “Ray” Alphonse Fongemie
Fongemie, Raynold “Ray” Alphonse 88, of Winthrop, Dec. 29, 2022, at home. Private service. Arrangements, Plummer Funeral Home, Augusta …
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Obituary: Beulah Margaret (Grady) Madden
FARMINGDALE – Beulah Margaret (Grady) Madden was born in a farmhouse in Jefferson to John and Albertine Bouffard Grady on Sunday …