Mount Vernon’s Neighbors Driving Neighbors plans soon to provide free transportation to residents of Readfield who don’t drive. “Readfield and we have had each other in our sights for over a year and are thrilled that this collaboration is now being realized,” NDN President Harald Bredesen said in a news release from Cindy Murphy, board […]
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Manchester man selected as Patriots difference maker
Mike Johnson volunteers at the Augusta Food Bank.
Southern New Hampshire University names local dean’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2022 fall dean’s list. They include Brandon Stinson of Augusta, Jessica Autieri of South China, Christina Belz of Winthrop, Patric Moore of Waterville, Crystal Hillman of Fairfield, Petra Sullivan of Vassalboro and Margaret Glapenske of Farmington. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point […]
Maine Fishermen’s Forum set for March in Rockport
For the first time in three years, the Maine Fishermen’s Forum is scheduled to hold a live event Thursday-Saturday, March 2-4, at the Samoset Resort, 220 Warrenton St. in Rockport. This 48th annual event provides educational seminars covering topics including Management Actions Affecting Gillnet Fisheries, Plastic Aquaculture Gear, Economics of the Lobster Fleet, Eastern Maine […]
Omicron Delta Kappa celebrates 2 local students
LEXINGTON, Va. — Two local students were initiated in November into Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. They are Emily Winter of Fayette, a student at the University of Kentucky; and Hope Hutchinson of Greene, a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Initiated students must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the […]
Official says 7 killed in 2 shootings in California community
The shooting followed the killing of 11 people late Saturday at a ballroom dance hall in Southern California.
NFL notebook: Chiefs’ coach says QB Patrick Mahomes plans to play in AFC final
Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain in Kansas City’s win in the divisional round, but Andy Reid said his QB is preparing to play.
Sports Digest: Orono High’s Ruth White named the Gatorade Maine Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year
Ruth White won her second straight Class C girls’ title and became the only Maine high school runner to win back-to-back New England titles.
Man who propped feet on desk in Pelosi’s office guilty in Jan. 6 case
Prosecutors said the Arkansas man had a stun gun tucked into his pants when he stormed the Capitol and invaded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office.
Vermont Supreme Court rules in favor of noncitizen voting
The Republican National Committee filed lawsuits asking judges to declare noncitizen voting unconstitutional.