Members recently presented new dictionaries to third graders at the Cascade Brooke School.
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Skowhegan election results: Whitney Cunliffe defeats 3 others
Voters on Tuesday chose Whitney Cunliffe to serve the remainder of a term that runs through June 2026.
Madison’s American Legion auxiliary seeks donations for fundraiser
Donations of quilts, afghans, pictures, tools, small furniture, theme baskets/totes/boxes and more are welcome.
UMaine Augusta video producer gets international recognition
Rick Burns was recognized for his production of the Lab Brats’ ‘You Will Carry Me.’
UMaine Augusta nursing professor selected for national workgroup
Dr. Vickie Ireland will serve on the American Nurses Association’s Nursing: Scope & Standards, Fifth Edition, revision workgroup.
Franklin Savings Bank employee retires after 38 years
Lorna Niedner began as a bank teller and receptionist, and has served as Jay branch manager for 13 years.
Group suing Maine’s Catholic Church asks high court to reconsider statute of limitations ruling
Lawyers say the Maine Supreme Judicial Court didn’t consider the Legislature’s full authority when it comes to enacting new laws.
Federal judge considers whether to pause Maine’s 72-hour gun-purchase waiting period amid lawsuit
Judge Lance Walker heard arguments in a lawsuit by gun rights advocates who are challenging the Maine statute enacted in April.
Massachusetts man sentenced for stealing firearms in Waterville
Ryan Ansart, 22, of West Springfield, Massachusetts, is expected to serve three years in federal prison for crimes in April 2022.
Sen. Collins introduces bill to support maternal health at rural hospitals
Seven Maine hospitals have closed their birthing centers in the past decade, and 2 more will do so this year.