The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus plans to kick off its 10th anniversary season with two art exhibition openings and a celebration of Emery’s 10 years of fostering community and the arts. Shown is “Incoming” by Ellis Johnson Contributed photo FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center, located […]
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St. Albans man arrested on charges he sexually assaulted child younger than 12, police say
Corey Farley, 30, was arrested at his home and charged with gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact.
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Gov. Mills says she ‘will not allow’ Skowhegan’s Sappi paper mill to close over recent dam concerns
The governor made the comments amid worry that the state would require the Shawmut Dam on the Kennebec River to be removed, which in turn would lead to the closure of the nearby Sappi mill.
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Police identify Fairfield woman found dead at end of driveway
Kylee Phillips, 21, was found Wednesday afternoon at the end of a driveway on Martin Stream Road, according to police.
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Hartland man pleads guilty to aggravated attempted murder charges in 2019 shootout with police
The prosecution will seek a life sentence for Richard Murray-Burns, 31, when the sentencing hearing is held in November.
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Dana Wilde: What the heck is this?
There are more weird-looking creatures on the green Earth than is dreamt of in our philosophy, writes Dana Wilde.
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Solar proposals, including project at former landfill, OK’d at Skowhegan special town meeting
The meeting will wrap up with an election next week to fill the vacancy on the Board of Selectmen.
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MaineGeneral Health residents volunteer at Spectrum Generations
WATERVILLE — Spectrum Generations’ Muskie Community Center recently welcomed nine MaineGeneral Health residents to the center to learn about the organization’s programs and spend the day volunteering. During the event, Victoria Abbott, Spectrum Generations’ community engagement director, spoke with the residents about Meals on Wheels, Bridges Home Services Adult Day Program, Medicare Counseling, and Aging […]
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Almost Alumni program at UMF helps former students complete their dreams of a college degree
To help individuals still earn their degree, Ashley Montgomery, assistant dean at the University of Maine at Farmington, has created Almost Alumni. This UMF outreach program seeks to connect with students who had been close to completing their undergraduate studies and assist them on a case-by-case basis, according to a news release from the university. […]
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Common Ground fairgoers asked to buy tickets in advance
Tickets for the 45th annual Common Ground Country Fair are on sale. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association event is scheduled to take place Sept. 24-26 in Unity. “We are looking forward to supporting a safe and healthy event in person this year,” said April Boucher, the fair’s director, according to a news release […]