Officials: A Chevrolet Equinox driven by Klay Dunning, 18, of Chesterville hit a Hyundai Elantra driven by Jared Peaslee, 38, of Fairfield. Marietta Peaslee, 41, of Fairfield was inside the vehicle with Jared Peaslee.
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Robot waiters in Kenya create a buzz – and concerns about what it means for human labor
The Robot Cafe in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, is using preprogrammed robots to deliver food to customers.
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Central Maine Labor Council hosts lunch in Skowhegan to celebrate Labor Day weekend
The event was organized to support two local labor unions now in contract negotiations with their employers.
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Trump issues statement from Gold Star families defending Arlington visit
Vice President Kamala Harris has accused Trump of staging a ‘political stunt’ that ‘disrespected sacred ground.’
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Israelis erupt in protest to demand a cease-fire after 6 more hostages die in Gaza
Israel’s largest trade union also pressured the government by calling a general strike for Monday; tens of thousands of Israelis were expected to protest.
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Waterville library plans crafternoons on Tuesdays
WATERVILLE — Crafternoons are set for 2:30-4 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St. Weekly crafts are planned for young children and their families with help from library staff in the Children’s Room. Clothespin Hummingbirds is set up for Sept. 3, Paper Tea Cup & Saucer is scheduled for Sept. 10, […]
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Interlibrary loan program to resume Sept. 3
The Interlibrary Loan program will resume Tuesday. Library patrons are asked to be measured in their number of requests to avoid the risk of overwhelming the service with extremely high volume within the first few weeks. For instance, if you have more than three requests to submit this week, library staff kindly asks that you […]
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Historic Preservation Forum set for Sept. 14 in Hallowell
HALLOWELL — Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead is set to hold its first Historic Preservation Forum at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Vaughan Homestead, 2 Litchfield Road. This interactive day of sharing and learning about the successes and challenges of historic preservation at sites such as Vaughan Homestead is designed to bring together local […]
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River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work
“Artist’s Choice” exhibit will run from Sept. 24 through Nov. 9 at River Arts.
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Talk on Maine Audubon’s legislative summary set for Sept. 11
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon plans to sponsor a talk by Maine Audubon’s Advocacy and Outreach Manager Nick Lund on the organization’s legislative victories in the 131st Maine Legislature. The free presentation “Maine Audubon’s Legislative Summary” is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Thomas Auditorium of the University of Maine at Farmington’s Preble […]