Newcomers and more experienced entomologists alike are invited to come and learn about insect identification in this ecologically diverse conservation area.
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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.
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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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
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.
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Israel strikes deep in Lebanon after rocket attack, stoking fear of wider war
Egypt’s foreign ministry warned of the ‘dangers of opening a new war front in Lebanon’ that could push the Middle East into a regional conflict.
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Mother, two young daughters found dead at Mechanic Falls apartment
Mechanic Falls police discovered the three bodies Saturday afternoon at 5 Highland Ave., according to officials.