Lionel Duquette is believed to be one of the oldest veterans in Maine and among the less than 1% of World War II veterans still living.
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Bomb threat forces closure of Skowhegan Walmart Supercenter for more than an hour
Police responded Saturday night after a note was found inside a men’s restroom claiming a bomb would go off at 10 p.m., but a search of the store found no threat.
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Somerset County partnership between Sheriff’s Office, public health agency latest to tackle opioid epidemic
The new program includes an overdose “quick response” team and two community connection centers in Madison and Bingham, all with the goal of connecting Somerset County residents with resources and treatment for substance use disorders.
Posted inMaine, News
Officials warn that ice is not safe on many Maine bodies of water
Warm spells and rain have left the ice on many lakes and ponds nowhere near as solid as might be expected in late January.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
In path of April solar eclipse, small-town Maine sees big tourist opportunity
Several communities in the rural and northern parts of the state, located in the path of totality, hope for an astronomical tourist boom when the eclipse becomes visible on the afternoon of April 8.
Posted inMaine, News
Carmel grieves tragic loss of town manager who drowned saving young son
Kevin Howell, 51, drowned Friday when he and his 4-year-old son fell through the ice at Etna Pond. The son survived.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine is failing its youngest kids in need of disability services
Children are spending weeks, months, sometimes a year waiting for help from Child Development Services that the state agency says it cannot provide.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine
In Maine libraries, stores and cafes, silent book clubs quietly catch on
In what might be described as post-pandemic plot development, social events are popping up that appeal to people who love to read, creating community and helping to make their worlds ‘a bit bigger.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Careful restoration work keeps Victoria Mansion looking 19th-century new
Two highly skilled conservators from Massachusetts are focusing on the historic Portland home’s hallway, a project that’s part of the constant restoration work required to preserve the landmark.
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Fire causes significant damage to Waterville home, displaces 2
The cause of an Oakland Street fire has yet to be determined and the Office of State Fire Marshal is leading the investigation, according to the Waterville Fire Department.