This summer, the first of four dams on the West’s Klamath River was destroyed, unleashing a torrent of cold water that had been held back for a century. By the end of 2024, three more dams near the California-Oregon border will come down, restoring the massive runs of salmon and steelhead along some 400 miles […]
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Oct. 28, 1994: Oakland, Belgrade students meet each other for first time thanks to pen pal program, two more arrested in Skowhegan theft sweep, and the Morning Sentinel endorses Angus King to be the next governor of Maine
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November First Friday events set for downtown Waterville
WATERVILLE — First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through an array of arts experiences. On the first Friday of every month, visit Main Street in downtown Waterville to meet artists, see performances, listen to live music, eat food, shop at local businesses, enjoy the arts, and come together as a community. Throughout the […]
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Obituary: Jeffery Thomas
CLINTON – Jeffery Thomas passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday Aug. 29, 2023. He was born in Providence, R.I., …
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Obituary: Richard J. Smith
AUGUSTA – Richard J. Smith, 93, passed away at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Bangor on Oct. 23, 2023. He was …
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Death Notice: Richard J. Smith
Smith, Richard J. 93, in Bangor, Oct. 23, 2023. Service, Nov. 1, 2 p.m., Holy Family Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements, Plummer Funeral …
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Palermo Library’s chili fundraiser set for Nov. 4
The Palermo Community Library plans to sponsor a chili fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the 2789 Route 3 library. The cost is $7 for a 12-ounce container of homemade chili (spicy, mild or meatless), a cornbread muffin, a 16-ounce bottle of water, and two chocolate chip cookies. People can […]
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Whitefield Library to start knitting circles Nov. 4
The Whitefield Library is set to hold its Saturday morning knitting/crochet circle at 1 Arlington Lane. People can bring yarn, needles and a coffee cup for company, support, guidance, and light refreshments. The group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday for the month of November, and maybe more. More information can be […]
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Kennebec County public teachers bring outdoor learning to students
Funding is provided by the Maine Environmental Education Association’s Mini-Grants for Outdoor Learning Program.