Paint Skowhegan is set for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, during the River Fest celebration. River Roads Artisans Gallery and Main Street Skowhegan have joined forces to host a plein air event where attendees can view local artists as they create paintings of local landmarks. Maps showing the locations where artists will be working will […]
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Waterville man faces charges that he dropped toddler
Thorne Buzzard, 24, was charged with assault and endangering the welfare of a child Thursday after allegedly dropping his 17-month-old child, according to police.
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Entomological society Field Day planned in Sidney Sept. 7
Newcomers and more experienced entomologists alike are invited to come and learn about insect identification in this ecologically diverse conservation area.
Posted inMaine, News
Weather service warns of dangerous rip currents along Maine coast
The warning issued about rip currents on Monday said that the winter storms reshaped the surf zone and created conditions that can carry even the best swimmers away from shore.
Posted inCommunity
Readfield Historical Society to kick off Heritage Days Aug. 9
The Readfield Historical Society’s annual wine and cheese social is set to kick off Readfield Heritage Days from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the 759 Main St. society. Refreshments include wine, sangrias, non-alcoholic beverages, cheeses, and appetizers and treats. Guests can tour the museum and shop in the gift shop. Dale Potter-Clark will be […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Venezuelans anxiously await results of presidential election that could end one-party rule
Opposition activists were already celebrating online and on the streets of capitals throughout Latin America.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
A manipulated video shared by Musk mimics Harris’ voice, raising concerns about AI in politics
The video shows Harris saying things she did not say. It’s raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence to mislead.
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Central Maine experiences 2.8 magnitude earthquake
The temblor was reported at 2:50 p.m. Sunday in Gardiner, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime, News
The Maine Supreme Court asked large law firms to help with the public defender crisis. For the most part, they haven’t.
But criminal defense attorneys warn that their work is specialized, and not just any lawyer can step in and provide quality legal representation that ensures the rights of the accused are protected.