The plan to raise certain fares $2 to $10 comes as ridership has rebounded beyond pre-pandemic levels.
2023
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Oct. 9, 2002: Two inmates from Kennebec County Jail help control Pine Tree Cabin fire, power failure sidelines Skowhegan-area activity for 2,700, and Mid-State woes obscures need for machinists
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Commentary: Maine right to repair referendum question oversteps the mark
The right to repair should be protected. We shouldn’t have to open ourselves to security risks while doing so.
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YWCA Central Maine to sponsor ‘The Janes’ event series starting Oct. 30
Venues include USM in Portland, Bates in Lewiston and Colby in Waterville.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Christ the King Parish cemetery decorations to be removed by Oct. 30
Christ the King Parish cemeteries — Calvary Cemetery in Skowhegan and St. Sebastian Cemetery in Madison — are set to close for the winter in October or first snowfall. All decorations — including pots, holders, saddles, gazing balls and flags — must be removed by Monday, Oct. 30, or the attendant will dispose of them. […]
Posted inCommunity
Food pantry receives donation to help combat food insecurity on campus
FARMINGTON — Earlier this year, the Thrifty Beaver Food Pantry on the University of Maine at Farmington campus received a donation of $2,250 from the University Credit Union as part of UCU’s Campaign for Ending Hunger. Mark Pires, UMF sustainability coordinator and food pantry director, met with UCU Community Engagement Manager Lesley Ridge and Brook […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
From Coke floats to Cronuts, going viral can have a lasting effect on a small business
Lexington Candy Shop in New York has had a line outside for over a year since a TikTok of its Coke float went viral.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Tourism resuming in West Maui near Lahaina as hotels and timeshare properties welcome visitors
Many local residents have objected to resuming tourism around the historic Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago.
Posted inSports
MLB playoffs: Rangers push Orioles to brink of elimination
The No. 1 seed in the American League is in danger of being swept out of the Division Series after Texas gets a second straight win in Baltimore, 11-8.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine’s constitution says people in guardianships with mental illness cannot vote. Voters can change that in November.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows urges approval of a ballot question that would eliminate ‘antiquated’ language that is ‘not even legally enforceable.’