Maroon, Mary (Zelenkewich) 95, of Waterville, June 28. Service 11 a.m., July 9, St. Francis Cemetery, Waterville, then reception, Alumni Center, …
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Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Geraldine DeRoche
DeRoche, Geraldine 98, of Madison, June 11. Graveside service held later. Arrangements Giberson Funeral Home …
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Advocates say children surrounded by honesty, neutrality during forensic interviews
“I’m not coming in here to decide if a kid’s telling the truth or not telling the truth,” forensic interviewer Jenny Moody said. “I’m coming in here to say, ‘I need every single detail that you can possibly remember.'”
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Shakespeare company to hold auditions July 17, 19
Recycled Shakespeare Company plans this month to hold auditions for its theatrical production, “The Poe Experience.” Auditions run from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 17, at Fairfield House of Pizza, 207 Main St. in Fairfield, and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at the South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. in Augusta. This one-night-only show will […]
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Madison student graduates from Shenandoah University
WINCHESTER, Va. — Ashley Carrier of Madison graduated from Shenandoah University during the 2022-23 academic year. Carrier earned a Bachelor of Science degree in public health. Check out upcoming area events!
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Vassalboro student makes Eastern Connecticut State University dean’s list
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — Olivia Bourque of Vassalboro, a sophomore majoring in psychology, has made the 2023 spring semester dean’s list Eastern Connecticut State University. To qualify for the list, full-time students must complete a minimum of 12 credits in letter-graded courses with an average GPA of 3.5 or higher in the semester. Check […]
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Dresden Summerfest set for July 9
DRESDEN — The grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House at 23 Court House Road will be filled with the sounds of a summer day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 9. This annual free event features horse and wagon rides, goat petting, music by Halfmoon Jug Band, face painting, fanciful balloons, food […]
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Former inn in Hebron becoming home for pregnant women
In addition to housing, Life House Maine will provide wrap-around services such as counseling; parenting and finance classes; and assistance finding employment, securing long-range housing, continuing their education or making an adoption plan.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Compassionate law or bad precedent? Children’s advocates, defense attorneys at odds over changes to rules of evidence in child sexual assault cases
A law passed recently by the Legislature will allow prosecutors to present as direct evidence at trial recorded interviews of alleged child victims of sex crimes instead of putting them on the witness stand.
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Australia is the first nation to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelics
Scientists in Australia were surprised by the move, which was announced in February but took effect July 1. One scientist said it puts Australia ‘at the forefront of research in this field.’