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2024
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Posted inCommunity
Art of rug hooking to be shared in Damariscotta Aug. 11
DAMARISCOTTA — Textile artist Kathie Hills plans to demonstrate and discuss the art and craft of hooking rugs from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at the historic Chapman-Hall House at 270 Main St. The demonstration is free. Hills will demonstrate the craft and exhibit pieces she has created. She learned the craft from LaVerne Dickson […]
Posted inCommunity
Jefferson society plans open house Aug. 7
New residents are especially invited to view some of the many photos from Jefferson’s past; certainly long-time residents and visitors are always welcome.
Posted inNation & World
Hamas’ top political leader is killed in Iran in strike that risks triggering all-out regional war
The killing could prompt Hamas to pull out of negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release deal.
Posted inCommunity
Firefighters convention planned in Waterville Sept. 13-15
The 60th Maine State Federation Firefighters Convention is set for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15, at the Head of Falls on Front Street in Waterville. Convention hours are 4-11 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. The convention will kick off Friday with registration and a live concert […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Climate-smart forestry can grow Maine’s bioeconomy
Realizing the carbon benefits of forests requires a systems approach, combining ecological and climate objectives.
Posted inMaine, Sports
This Maine basketball coach is trying to take a shot at 3-point shooting world record
Ryan Martin, a Bridgton resident and former Maranacook standout, is looking to set a Guinness World Record for the most 3s made in 1 hour.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Venezuela needs its neighbors’ help more than ever
Of all the different scenarios in Venezuela’s election on Sunday, we witnessed the most likely one: Nicolás Maduro was announced as the winner of the vote by the country’s electoral authority controlled by the authoritarian president’s close allies. Shortly past midnight in Caracas, the National Electoral Council said that Maduro got 51% of the vote […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Women are America’s working class now
It’s an election year, which means we’ll be hearing a lot from both Democrats and Republicans claiming that their party is the one true champion of working-class Americans. Sure, but what does it mean to be part of the working class in America these days? It means being female. If there’s one statistic that describes […]