In its second year at New York Climate Week, ‘Save Her! Environmental Drag Show’ has become a popular attraction.
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‘Get Ready to Vote’ concert planned in Farmington Sept. 26
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine Farmington is set to host a free “Get Ready to Vote” concert at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, on the Emery Community Arts Center lawn on Main Street. Those who haven’t yet registered to vote can do so at the concert. Ruth Hill, 2017 grand prize winner of the […]
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Former Island Dairy Treat in Skowhegan to continue as ice cream stand, new property owner says
The former owners of the decades-old ice cream stand said that they could not come to an agreement with the new property owner about how to keep the business in operation as it was.
Posted inNation & World, News
A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida, striking far inland
Helene is expected to become a major hurricane – a Category 3 or higher, with winds above 110 mph – on Thursday, the day it’s set to reach Florida’s Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Video game actors’ union calls for strike against League of Legends
The blockbuster online multiplayer game is caught in the middle of a dispute between Hollywood’s actors union and an audio company that provides voiceover services.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
The price of gold keeps climbing to unprecedented heights. Here’s why
Interest in buying gold often comes at times of uncertainty – with potential concerns around inflation and the strength of the U.S. dollar, for example.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Vassalboro man sentenced on domestic violence charges
Jeremy R. French, 46, who called the victim in domestic violence cases against him 100 times from jail, was sentenced to serve six months in prison, officials said, while additional charges were dismissed.
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Friends of Wilson Lake to conduct watershed survey Sept. 26, 27
WILTON — The Friends of Wilson Lake, in partnership with the town of Wilton, is conducting a watershed survey of the developed land area within the Wilson Lake, Varnum Pond and Pease Pond watersheds as part of a long-term effort to protect and improve the water quality of these lakes. The purpose of the survey, […]
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Fall Harbor Arts and Books Fair comes to Camden Oct. 5, 6
CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library is set to host the Fall Harbor Arts and Books Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, in the Camden Amphitheatre and along Atlantic Avenue. The free event will feature 54 artists and craftspeople showcasing and […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Outdoors
Maine names new director of outdoor recreation
Jeff McCabe, a former Democratic majority leader in the Maine House, succeeds Carolann Ouellette, who has returned to a previous role as Maine’s director of tourism.