The bridge was shut down Thursday morning after police shot and killed a man on I-95, later finding an 8-year-old child dead inside the man’s car.
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Maine Arts Academy announces August/September lunch menu
The school is located at 310 Cony Road in Augusta.
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Midcoast Community Chorus Singers prepare for new season
CAMDEN — The Midcoast Community Chorus Singers is set to begin rehearsals for its January concert on Monday, Sept. 9. People can register in person or in advance at mccsings.org/join. Registration takes place at 55 Elm St. from 5-6:30 p.m., with rehearsals running from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 207-706-9693. Check out other […]
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Midcoast Community Chorus plans fall semester
CAMDEN — The Midcoast Community Chorus has announced the start of its 2024 fall semester. No auditions are required, and every musical skill level is welcome. Weekly rehearsals are set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays at the First Congregational Church of Camden at 55 Elm St., according to a news release from the chorus. Registration is […]
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Maine CDC launches immunization record mobile app
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has partnered with a new, free, mobile application, Docket, to allow Maine people to opt in to easily, quickly and securely access their vaccine records through their smartphones and other mobile devices. Once an individual’s identify has been verified through the app, Docket searches Maine’s Immunization […]
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Maine travel counselors set new standard for visitor experience
HALLOWELL — The Maine Tourism Association has launched its Travel Counselor Certification Program, an initiative designed to elevate the visitor experience across Maine. This May, MTA introduced the state’s first certification program, endorsed by the U.S. Travel Association, and the first cohort of Maine State Visitor Information Center staff have earned their Certified Maine Travel […]
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Levant orchard aims for top spot with Peter Rabbit maze
LEVANT — Treworgy Family Orchards is again in the running for the title of Best Corn Maze in the USA, competing against 20 other top corn mazes nationwide. Following its triumph the past two years, Treworgy’s is back with a new design for 2024, featuring the character Peter Rabbit, according to a news release from […]
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Police say man pointed gun at troopers before he was shot and fell from Piscataqua River Bridge
The man, who has not been identified, is accused of killing a woman in Troy, New Hampshire. An 8-year-old boy was found dead in his car. Police said the boy was not shot by officers.
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Smoking cessation program to start in September
The program gives you tools to overcome your tobacco addiction and quit for good. The program features a step-by-step plan for quitting, and each session is designed to help you gain control.