WISCASSET — Lincoln County Historical Association plans to host Jailhouse Rock! — an evening of music, dancing and family games on the grounds of the Old Jail at 133 Federal St. Events are set to begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, when Leopard Girls, the mid-coast rock and blues band, strikes the first chords […]
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Posted inCommunity
Kennebec River kayak fishing trip set for Aug. 10
WATERVILLE — A kayak float fishing trip down the Kennebec River is set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. The trip is for veterans and active military, along with law enforcement and first responders. Those interested in a one-on-one guided day of fishing on Great Moose Lake can email Paul Violette at [email protected]. Those selected […]
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Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Project 2025 will worsen Maine’s housing crisis
Everyone who works with HUD would agree it needs reform. But there’s also no doubt these policies would hurt those who need housing assistance the most.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
‘Devil bird’ from Southern states spotted in Maine for the first time
The anhinga, a waterbird, was seen in a flooded meadow in a small Lincoln County town. The last reported sighting was Friday morning, though, so some birders may have missed their chance.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine to build $10.3 million aquaculture research, workforce training center
Set to open in 2025, the Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce Innovation Center in Orono will prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing aquaculture industry.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Extreme heat is making our mental health worse
On July 22, planet Earth achieved a terrifying milestone: Global temperatures reached their highest level in recorded history, breaking a record set just one day before. This year is expected to be the hottest in centuries. Heat waves are hotter, longer and more frequent than they were in the 1960s. By now, most of us […]
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Opinion: Confirm Stacey Neumann to be a District of Maine judge
Her strong record means should earn a prompt confirmation.
Posted inOn this date
July 30, 1991: The road to the Capitol was a long one for Democrat Ruth Joseph of Waterville. Also, deposition of old Belgrade Lakes fire station and land has selectpersons frustrated
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Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Margo J. Vincent
WATERVILLE – Margo J. Vincent, 75, died peacefully on Feb. 28, 2024, in Waterville. A graveside burial in Southside Cemetery, Skowhegan, …