Premature deaths at Maine prisons and jails is on the rise. It’s time we all took notice.
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Obituary: Jay Allen Cumber
FAYETTE- Jay Allen Cumber, 61, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at the Alfond Center For Health, Augusta, from complications arising …
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Death Notice: Jay Allen Cumber
Cumber, Jay Allen 61, in Augusta, Jan. 3, 2023. Service, Jan. 28, 3-5 p.m., the American Legion Alfred W. Maxwell Jr. …
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Obituary: Mr. Ernest “Ernie” Ouellette Jr.
SIDNEY- Mr. Ernest “Ernie” Ouellette Jr., 87, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at Maine General Medical Center after a …
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Death Notice: Mr. Ernest “Ernie” Ouellette Jr.
Ouellette Jr., Ernest “Ernie” 87, in Portland, Dec. 24, 2022. Visiting, Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, Jan. 17, 2022, 9-10 a.m. …
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Damariscotta library to host talk by labor commissioner Jan. 19
DAMARISCOTTA — Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions program is set to welcome Laura Fortman, commissioner of Maine Department of Labor at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Fortman will present an illustrated talk about looking toward the future of Maine’s labor force in Porter Hall, use the library’s Elm Street entrance. She will speak about current […]
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Hallowell society to host talk on Virginia vessel, Popham colonists Jan. 19
Members of the Maine’s First Ship group have spent more than 20 years researching the first ocean-going vessel built by Europeans in North America. Last summer plans became reality when, after years in construction, a replica of the Virginia of Sagadahoc was launched in Bath, according to a news release from Bob McIntire, Row House […]
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Area Scout leaders take youth protection training in China
Eight Scout leaders completed youth protection training Jan. 4 at a course held at the China Baptist Church. The course is required annually for all leaders who work directly with Scouts, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. Those completing it included Matthew Bodine, […]
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Somerset SnowFest organizers seek sponsors for February event
Somerset SnowFest is set to offer various events and activities Saturday to Sunday, Feb. 18-26 in Skowhegan, Canaan and Madison. Coordinated by Main Street Skowhegan and Lake George Regional Park, the festival features a range of activities like an ice-fishing derby, kite-flying derby, downhill kayak race, winter triathlon, and the Northeast’s only equestrian skijoring competition, […]