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Published
March 23, 2025

Do cockatiels smile?

Paco, the newest addition to the Devine home, is settling in well — assisting with edits, bonding with Buddah, and building relationships.
Published
March 21, 2025

Retired Embden carpenter has a gift for the right someone

Reporting Aside: Bruce Smith can no longer use the carpentry tools he used to earn a living for many years, and wants to give them away, Amy Calder writes.
Published
March 14, 2025

When Waterville’s former Bob-In goes, so goes an era

The old landmark awaits the same wrecking ball that took down buildings on either side of it to make way for the construction of modern, multi-story apartment buildings, Amy Calder writes.
Published
March 14, 2025

Are eggs now the gift of choice?

I thought I had covered this item, but here it is again, so we might as well make it pay off on the big stuff we face all the time, like gifts, J.P. Devine writes.
Published
March 9, 2025

From our Managing Director: A bold new future for Maine’s local news

The Maine Trust for Local News is making moves to ensure that our communities continue to receive strong, impactful journalism — now and in the future.

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Published
March 7, 2025

Did you get all the clocks?

J.P. Devine shares stories of the changing seasons and daylight saving time.
Published
March 7, 2025

Waterville restaurant is the site of an anniversary to remember

Jared and Mary O'Roak had their first formal date 25 years ago Tuesday at Silver Street Tavern in downtown Waterville, and he surprised her with an anniversary lunch to remember.
Published
February 28, 2025

Want a garden? Plant a seed, reap the harvest

Reporting Aside: There are great resources available in Maine for those thinking about starting a garden, Amy Calder writes.
Published
February 28, 2025

A penny for your thoughts

J.P. Devine shares childhood memories of the one-cent token.
Published
February 21, 2025

Skowhegan mom, daughter fear deportation

Reporting Aside: The duo fled Venezuela and entered the U.S. legally, now they fear being deported as they wait for a court hearing, Amy Calder writes.