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2023
Land trust to offer nature immersion walk at Freedom Forest Preserve July 15
FREEDOM — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to host a meditative walk through the Freedom Forest Preserve at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 15. The event is led by Peter Wohl, a Maine registered guide and spiritual director of the Treetop Zen Center. Walkers can make their way through this protected landscape, taking time […]
KVCAP raises $25K for micro-transit pilot project
The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program’s Ninth annual Golf Tournament took place on June 23 at Lakewood Golf Course in Madison. The event raised $23,000 to support a micro-transit pilot project. Hannaford provided a $2,000 grant to also support the pilot. Delivering traditional public transit in rural areas is extremely challenging and costly. KVCAP’s Transportation […]
Coburn Park Gazebo Garden Project nearly complete
SKOWHEGAN — The Bloomfield Garden Club’s Gazebo Garden project in historic Coburn Park on Water Street is nearing completion. The garden club utilized a $1,000 Plant America Grant from the National Garden Clubs, Inc., donations from the Skowhegan Rotary Club, Skowhegan Woman’s Club, and garden club donation to fund the project. The Coburn Park Commission […]
Burglary suspect accused in crash that killed 19-year-old officer in Vermont
Police say Tate Rheaume, 20, crashed into two cruisers last week during a high-speed chase, killing one officer and injuring two others.
Track and field: Isaiah Harris places second at U.S. championships
With a top-three finish in the 800 meters, the Lewiston runner puts himself in the running for a trip to the world championships.
Auto racing roundup: William Byron wins rain-shortened race at Atlanta
Byron earns his second win at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the last two years and his fourth victory of the season.
Golf roundup: Corpuz breaks through at U.S. Women’s Open
Allisen Corpuz closes with a 3-under 69 and wins by three strokes for her first LPGA Tour victory.
Will clouds stop you from seeing the Northern Lights this week?
A moderate geomagnetic storm is coming this week, and the Northern Lights will be visible in Maine – unless cloud cover spoils the event.
Accused Philadelphia shooter may have begun his spree nearly two days earlier than police thought
Kimbrady Carriker allegedly killed one of the five victims about 44 hours before the July 4 shooting.