At least 44 people have been killed in 5 states. Among those killed were 3 firefighters, a woman and her 1-month-old twins, and an 89-year-old woman whose house was struck by a falling tree.
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Posted inCommunity
Youth Voting Summit planned for Oct. 5 in Waterville
The summit is designed to inspire young people to become leaders at their schools and campuses.
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Gardiner Area Thrives Coalition receives federal grant
This program represents an opportunity to strengthen ongoing efforts in preventing youth substance use in the community.
Posted inCommunity
Educare Central Maine holds first 5K for Kids
Nearly 70 participants of all ages signed up to walk or run and were welcomed back to the Educare campus by Waterville Fire Department’s ladder truck and showered with bubbles.
Posted inCommunity
Swine & Stein Brewfest volunteer training set for Oct. 7
GARDINER — Swine & Stein Brewfest volunteer training is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Lisa’s Legit Burritos, 304 Water St. There are many volunteer jobs available, from checking guest tickets to making sure the vendors have everything they need for a successful event. The brewfest is planned for Saturday, Oct. 12. For […]
Posted inCommunity
Safe Voices to hold domestic abuse and violence vigils Oct. 7
The candlelit vigils will start at 6 p.m. and will be held simultaneously in Dufresne Plaza at 72 Lisbon St. in Lewiston and at Meeting House Park at 139 Main St. in Farmington.
Posted inFootball, Maine, Sports, Varsity Maine
‘I like my brain cells’: More high school football players in Maine wearing protective ‘Guardian Caps’
The use of the caps, which are now allowed in NFL games, has increased significantly in Maine for practices in the last 2 years but has not carried over to games.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Memories of Skowhegan’s ‘dairy treat’
While much changed around the Island Dairy Treat in Skowhegan during the 72 seasons it was in business, the ice cream stand soldiered on as a tradition that brought much joy to longtime residents and customers, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, News
Fairfield police trying to contact mother and 3-year-old son missing since Monday
Star Cunningham, who had recently moved from the Chelsea area, was last seen with her son in Fairfield Center.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Woman found dead in Bangor home was homicide victim, police say
Virginia Cookson, 39, was found in a Larkin Street home after she did not show up for work Wednesday morning.