The Alfond Youth & Community Center After School Program used the funds to purchase iPads for satellite programs in Benton, China, Millstream and Oakland which will allow youth to access Epic! Books and read a wide range of digital books despite limited physical collections.
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U.S. home sales fell in August despite easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market
The national median sales price rose 3.1% from a year earlier to $416,700. That’s the highest median price for August on records going back to 1999.
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Hezbollah leader vows retaliation against Israel for attacks on devices
The attacks targeting thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies have been widely blamed on Israel, heightening fears that exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israel will escalate into all-out war.
Posted inMaine, News
Gun safety coalition launches campaign to get a red flag law on the Maine ballot
The effort comes after lawmakers failed to advance an extreme-risk protection order bill in the wake of the mass shooting in Lewiston last October.
Posted inCommunity
Night sky tour set for Fayette Oct. 28
The hike up Surry Hill is about 1.5-2.0 miles round trip with 200 feet of elevation gain.
Posted inMaine, News
Boy, 7, dies after collapsing at YMCA in Bath
Evan Briggs, a second-grader at West Bath School, was playing flag football, YMCA officials said. Staff performed CPR until paramedics arrived to rush him to the hospital.
Posted inCommunity
Memorial bike ride set for Windsor Sept. 29
This annual ride honors the memory of Carol Eckert, M.D. She was killed as a result of a bike accident that occurred in Windsor on Oct. 10, 2016.
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Leeds Historical Society Sept. 29 program to focus on early 1900s postcards
The Leeds Historical Society, in conjunction with the Livermore/Livermore Falls Historical Society, is set to host a program about early 1900s photo postcards at the North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Road in Livermore, at 1:3o p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. Kevin Johnson, photo archivist from the Penobscot Marine Museum, will speak about the photos and […]
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Augusta academy students to share art, music at gallery
AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Academy, in partnership with the Indigo Arts Alliance, is presenting “My Name Is…” This art show and reception showcases Black and brown artists inspired by the book “My Name is Sangoel” by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed in collaboration with the alliance for the fourth annual Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Festival. […]
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Madawaska paper mill to receive nearly $10 million Maine tax credit
Twin Rivers Paper Co. Inc. was the only mill eligible for the tax credit meant to help modernize equipment and save jobs. A state report recommends more transparency about business incentives.