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. […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Missing phone logs, conflicting accounts hinder investigation into death of month-old in Milo
Maine’s watchdog agency finds that the state made thorough efforts, but it couldn’t determine how or whether Child Protective Services could have prevented Sylus Melvin’s killing in 2021.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House rejects government funding bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters
Lawmakers are not close to completing work on the dozen annual appropriations bills that will fund federal agencies during the next fiscal year, so they’ll need to approve a stopgap measure to prevent a partial shutdown.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Breaking down the numbers: A look at cancer diagnoses, deaths in Maine
Lung and bronchial cancer, and prostate cancer in Maine had the highest mortality rates in 2021.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Bingham man claims conspiracy by officials to punish him for taking a sign from demolition site
In his federal lawsuit, Daigan C. Small is seeking unspecified damages from the town of Bingham, the town’s first selectman and a Somerset County sheriff’s deputy for violating his rights following a dispute over a sign worth less than $25.
Posted inMaine, News
Jay board approves shoreland zoning permit for New England Clean Energy Connect corridor
The existing permit will expire in November.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Wilton board sends new proposed Cannabis Ordinance to town vote Oct. 1
The proposal limits the recreational and medical caregiver retail stores to a combined limit of five.