AUGUSTA – Idolyn L. (Messier) Robinson, 95, of Augusta, passed peacefully in her home on Nov. 8, 2023, with her daughter …
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Death Notice: Velorus “Sonny” Gilman
Gilman, Velorus “Sonny” 70, of Windsor, Nov. 14. Private celebration at a later date. …
Death Notice: Idolyn L. (Messier) Robinson
Robinson, Idolyn L. (Messier) 95, of Augusta, Nov. 8. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m., Dec. 1. St. Augustine Catholic …
Postcard initiative seeks participants for upcoming exhibit
LA Arts has launched its “To Lewiston, With Love” postcard initiative. Developed as a way for the community to work together towards collective healing, the organization is opening the call for individuals at the local, state and national levels to express their thoughts in the form of a postcard and send their messages of love […]
Skowhegan Woman’s Club recognizes town’s police, fire departments
This fall, members of the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club showed their support and appreciation to both the Skowhegan’s fire and police departments for serving and protecting the community. In September, SWC President Bonnie Chamberlain of Skowhegan and SWC Secretary Sharon Adams of Norridgewock donated several bags of stuffed animals, organized […]
Waterville growth council announces inaugural awardees of grant program
WATERVILLE — The Central Maine Growth Council has announced the first tranche of inaugural awardees of its ERIH (Economic Recovery Implementation Hub) grant program. The council has awarded 14 grants to businesses within Kennebec and Somerset counties. Funded through a program of Maine’s Department of Economic and Community Development, the council has awarded early-stage businesses […]
Program encourages National Wild Game Meat Donation Month participation
As hunting season kicks into high gear and with November designated National Wild Game Meat Donation Month, the Maine Hunters for the Hungry Program (H4H) encourages hunters, landowners and meat processors to contribute to the cause of alleviating hunger across the state. Administered by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in collaboration with […]
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans winter fundraiser
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is holding a See’s Candies winter fundraiser online. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used towards operating expenses. Friday, Dec. 1, is the final day to order Christmas- and Hanukkah-themed wrapped boxes and candy items. People can purchase online from any state and have the product shipped to anywhere […]
Democratic Party office in New Hampshire hit with antisemitic graffiti
Swastikas and slurs were spray painted on the Belknap County Democratic Committee building.
Massachusetts lawmakers fail to approve emergency shelter aid
The state’s shelter system hit a self-imposed limit of 7,500 families last week.