FARMINGDALE — Miriam Asch, a senior at Hall-Dale High School, has been named a National Merit semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to a news release from the school. Asch scored in the top 1% of PSAT test-takers nationwide and is now eligible to compete for a National Merit Scholarship, which will […]
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Newcomer defeats incumbent in Waterville City Council Ward 7 seat
Catherine Tamara Herard defeated incumbent Thomas A. McCormick Sr. in Tuesday’s race for the Ward 7 City Council seat, defeating McCormick by 55 votes.
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Author to speak at Whitefield Library Nov. 9
WHITEFIELD — The Whitefield Library is set to host Jody Bachelder, author of “Here First, Samoset and the Wawenock People of Pemaquid, Maine,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1 Arlington Lane. On March 16, 1621, Samoset — a Sagamore of the Wawenock people of the Pemaquid penisula — cemented his place in history. […]
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Maine dancers attend Autumn Leaves Square Dance Festival
Every square dance club of Maine had dancers in attendance, including Central Maine Squares of Waterville, Ridge Ramblers of St. Albans, Le-Vi Rounders of Hermon, and Friendship Squares of New Sharon.
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Democrats appear to retain control of Maine Legislature
But a number of races remained too close to call, and Republican leaders say the party still has a chance to capture a majority in the House.
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Live updates: Flag referendum fails, 2nd District race remains tight and local results trickle in
We’re gathering election results and reactions from across the state all day following an historic U.S. election.
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Commentary: Today’s potent marijuana is spawning public health dangers that we shouldn’t ignore
In 1964, Bob Dylan reportedly introduced the Beatles to cannabis, a seminal moment in the 60-year campaign to legalize marijuana. Before that, marijuana was hardly a part of mainstream American society, its use primarily associated with artists, bohemians and the so-called urban underclass. Dylan sang, “Everybody must get stoned,” and the Beatles incorporated drug references […]
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Morris-Polley takes Augusta City Council seat; Ambrose, Reynolds elected to school board
Augusta voters also approved a request to borrow just under $5.5 million for capital improvement projects by a vote of 6,023-2,563.
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Voters in Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales pass RSU 4 school budget in 4th referendum
Wales-based district reduced the current budget by $750,000 from the original $23.38 million proposal.
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Maine Chapter of American Mothers to hold gala Nov. 16
WATERVILLE — The Maine Chapter of American Mothers is set to hold its annual gala to honor the 2025 Maine Mother of the Year nominees from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Waterville Elks Lodge 905, 76 Industrial St. Each nominee will be asked to provide a short speech titled “What is your philosophy on […]