But the number of Americans quitting their jobs – a sign of confidence in their job prospects – slid to the lowest level since August 2020.
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Crafters sought for Mistletoe Fair in Skowhegan Nov. 16
SKOWHEGAN — Organizers of the Mistletoe Fair seek crafters for the event, set from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Tewksbury Hall behind the Federated Church at 11 Island Ave. A table will be provided for $25. To reserve a space, call Betsy Drumm at 207-474-0129 or 207 612-8541. Check […]
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Waterville senior named 2025 commended student
WATERVILLE — George Taylor, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, was presented to him. Throughout the nation about 34,000 commended students were recognized. Although they […]
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Judge grants families of Lewiston shooting victims access to gunman’s medical records
A Sagadahoc County probate judge appointed a woman who lost her husband and son in the mass shooting to take over part of the gunman’s estate in order to give her access his military and medical records.
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Save the Tatas event set for Sidney Oct. 5
All money raised during this event will help those in Maine with breast cancer.
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Helene, other storms dumped whopping 40 trillion gallons of rain on South
The flood damage from the rain is apocalyptic, meteorologists said. More than 100 people are dead.
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Iran fires at least 180 missiles into Israel as regionwide conflict grows
The two countries have fought a shadow war for years, but rarely have they come into direct conflict.
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Scouting volunteers hold uniform drives
Youths who just joined Scouting could receive an experienced uniform including the patches they would need for their program.
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Central Maine Striders set Fall Classic 10K Race for Oct. 13
The course begins and ends at the Quarry Road Trail Center, and winds through Waterville.
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Smith Homestead walk set for Oct. 11 in Readfield
READFIELD — A Readfield History Walk is set for 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 11, at the old Smith Homestead, 96 Sturtevant Hill Road. The farm had been established by Capt. Mathias Smith Sr. circa 1768 on a land grant. Sixty of the original 200 acres had remained in that family for six generations […]