MANCHESTER — Silas Francis Moss Bartol earned Eagle Scout rank at a ceremony held Aug. 4 at the Manchester Fire Station. Twelve Eagle Scouts and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows were in attendance. Bartol, 18, is the son of Thomas Bartol and Barbara Moss, both of Manchester. He graduated from Maranacook High School earlier this […]
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Brunswick studio to launch monthly event series Aug. 15
This series is designed to bring together creative minds and inspire collaboration among those passionate about developing their craft and business.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris introduces running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’
Walz revved up the crowd at a raucous rally Tuesday in Philadelphia for the rigorous campaign to come. ‘We’ve got 91 days. My God, that’s easy. We’ll sleep when we’re dead,’ he said.
Posted inCommunity
ArtWalk Gardiner set for Aug. 16
To participate, pick up an ArtWalk Gardiner map at the event and collect 10 artist signatures at 10 different venues.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Failure of wind turbine blade off Cape Cod raises questions for Maine officials
The governor’s office and developer of the wind energy research array in the Gulf of Maine say they’ll follow federal regulators’ direction to address safety and environmental issues.
Posted inMaine Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Sponsored
Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: July 2024
Broker submitted sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more.
Posted inHealth
Red Cross facing blood shortage, asking Mainers for more donations
The American Red Cross’ blood inventory fell more than 25% in July, the national agency announced Monday, but the demand for blood has remained constant.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Whale carcass washes up on Kennebunk shore
The whale, a female officials called ‘Lollipop,’ washed up on Strawberry Island – off the Kennebunk coast – overnight Friday into Saturday, after being seen off the coast of Wells.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Man charged with sending son to kill rapper PnB Rock testifies ‘I had nothing to do with it’
Freddie Trone is charged with 1 count of murder, 2 counts of second-degree robbery and 1 count of conspiracy to commit robbery.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Religion and Values
Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Pope Francis’ main adviser on clergy abuse, retires as Boston archbishop
Pope Francis has named Richard Henning, the bishop of Providence, R.I., to succeed O’Malley as leader of one of the most important Catholic archdioceses in the country.