Because of the pandemic, parishes in Maine are taking different approaches to this year’s “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The annual event, always held on Super Bowl Weekend, is a weekend of giving and serving during which 100% of the monetary and food donations collected will be given to local charities to help tackle hunger in […]
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Buck named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidate
Sidney teen attends Messalonskee High School.
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Owls Head museum to open new exhibit Feb. 7
Road to Vacationland will include immersive displays and historic artifacts.
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Foundation offers scholarships to help Maine women further education
Application deadline is April 13.
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Suspect sought by Gardiner police officer who crashed cruiser found dead in Richmond
Police say the unnamed male died in a self-inflicted shooting in Richmond.
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Central Mainers want answers after waiting hours to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Ann Carrigan, 73, of Winslow called and got through, but gave up after being on hold for three hours. ‘I ran out of patience and hung up,’ she said.
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Family-friendly outdoor skills taught by UMaine Extension, 4-H and Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine
Attendees at the Outdoor Family Adventure program Sunday afternoon in Augusta learned valuable skills. Another session is set for Feb. 28.
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Richmond officials sell property at center of junkyard dispute
The sale of the property at 640 Alexander Reed Road leaves David Smith looking for a place to live and shifts the requirement to clean up the property onto its new owner.
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Safe-driving organization receives gift
Maine Bureau of Highway Safety grants funding to Students Against Destructive Decisions to establish statewide programming.
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Gardiner police officer crashes after attempting to catch speeding individual
Gardiner Police Cheif Jim Toman said that Officer Allen Alexander sustained injuries but is expected to make a full recovery.