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Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
Bowdoin postponed Charlie Kirk vigil over potential threat
Maine State Police informed the college of an ‘external threat’ tied to a student-organized vigil for the slain conservative activist.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Charter school in Skowhegan, Cornville eyes Waterville for expansion
The Community Regional Charter School wants to buy 41 acres on Eight Rod Road to build a new school, but must obtain a zoning change from the city first.
Posted inNews, Things to Do
10 things to do this week in Waterville, Gardiner, Monmouth and beyond
Author talks, films, music, theatrical performances and county fairs are among entertainment options this week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gardiner soldier killed in War of 1812 honored
More than 200 years after his death in the War of 1812, Lt. Henry Hobart of Gardiner was honored Sunday with a stone placed next to his mother’s at St. Ann’s Burying Ground.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine wedding caterer suddenly cancels contracts, leaving couples out of time and money
The Maine attorney general has fielded 17 complaints against Simply Catered by Bethany in the past two months.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine communities explore rent control to slow costs in mobile home parks
Sanford is expected to consider a proposed moratorium on mobile home lot rent increases Tuesday. Other towns, including Old Orchard Beach, Waterville and Brunswick, have taken or are considering similar measures.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, News
Maine voter ID question goes too far
The changes up for consideration are not small — and we should reject them.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
How does Maine’s forest carbon credit market work?
As carbon credits gain traction, efforts are underway to help small-scale forest landowners participate.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Man swims to safety after vehicle submerges in stream off I-295 in West Gardiner
A Winslow man who apparently fell asleep Sunday while driving on Interstate 295 was able to swim to safety after his vehicle went off the highway and into Cobbosseecontee Stream.