The Maine State Library and the Kennebec Historical Society will host the society’s July presentation about “Up For Grabs!” with speaker Thomas Urquhart at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the library’s temporary location at 242 State St. in Augusta. Urquhart was born in London, England, brought up in New York City, and received his […]
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Landslide tears apart luxury homes on Southern California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula
Twelve homes were red-tagged as unsafe, and residents were given just 20 minutes to evacuate.
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Madonna says she’s ‘on the road to recovery’ but is postponing Celebration tour
Madonna has emerged to update fans on her health and the state of her impending Celebration tour following her hospitalization late last month. The Material Girl, who spent several days in the ICU after developing “a serious bacterial infection,” showed gratitude Monday on Instagram, thanking fans for their positive energy, prayers, words of healing and […]
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Jay progressing on road repairs after torrential rains, flooding
The preliminary estimated damage is about $4 million, not including state roads or the rail trail.
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Republican’s block on confirmations leaves Marines without leader for 1st time in 100 years
Pentagon officials have pressed the Senate to move forward, saying that delays are already affecting more than 200 military officers, and many key leaders.
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Texas teen with ankle injury rescued off Appalachian Trail in Franklin County
Rescuers including Rangeley firefighters climbed the steep terrain with equipment to reach the girl. They were at 2,750 feet in elevation.
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Norway man ran over his wife in his truck and stabbed her, police say
When investigators arrived at the Norway home, they found the victim lying in the driveway, the defendant’s pickup truck parked on top of her.
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Mariners star Julio Rodriguez gets home stage at All-Star game
Rodriguez’s second season hasn’t gone as planned, but the 22-year-old center fielder will be in the spotlight this week.
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William Byron emerging as NASCAR’s next star
Byron won for the four time this season and moved atop the points standings with his win in Atlanta on Sunday.
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After three years of debate, Gardiner Planning Board to decide whether to allow controversial apartment, condo complex
Nearby residents have opposed the Gardiner Green housing development on Dresden Avenue, saying it would change the character of their neighborhood.