The move comes as more public libraries across central Maine and the country recognize that imposing late fees is an equity issue.
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United Way’s fifth annual Color Me United 5k run/walk
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is excited to offer our fifth annual Color Me United 5K Run/Walk this year. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, with a huge color explosion at the Narrow Gauge Movie Theater parking lot, right off Front Street. The race will end […]
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Nomination papers for 2 Fairfield Town Council seats available beginning July 26
Councilors meet this week to discuss updates on funding for the public drinking water expansion and a proposed policy on remote meetings.
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Film, video festival recognizes award winners
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center has announced the award winners for the 43rd Maine Student Film & Video Festival. The festival received submissions from K-12 students from around the state. The selected short films reflect the skill of young Maine filmmakers and the support they receive from their teachers, parents, and communities. A ceremony […]
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Nomination papers available for vacancy on Skowhegan Board of Selectmen
Nomination papers are available at the Town Clerk’s office and will be available until the end of the month.
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Liz Soares: A bag lady, and proud of it
The coronavirus-delayed ban on plastic bags now in effect, writes Liz Soares, which is a welcome change that will pay environmental dividends.
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Former Waldo County school director arrested on assault charges involving 13-year-old girl
Kevin Michaud, 58, of China was arrested on one count of simple assault, Class D, and summonsed on a charge of unlawful sexual touching, authorities said.
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3 Waterville tennis players awarded scholarships
The 23rd annual Alphonsine (Memere) Begin tennis scholarships were awarded to Waterville Senior High School tennis players who exhibited excellent sportsmanship, leadership, and academics during their time on the tennis teams. The awardees included Charlie Haberstock, who plans to attend Hamilton College; Owen Evans, who plans to attend Providence College; and Inga Zimba, who plans […]
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Waterville’s weekly Mass in Spanish moves to new site
WATERVILLE — Starting Saturday, July 17, the weekly Mass in Spanish is set to be celebrated at 4 p.m. at the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 101 Silver St. It had been held at Notre Dame Church. Masses in Spanish are celebrated in seven different communities: • Brewer: St. Teresa Church, 425 S. Main St., […]
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Fish advocates decry draft federal report saying Fairfield’s Shawmut Dam should not be shut down
Conservation groups are at odds with a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s draft environmental assessment showing that decommissioning the dam is not a reasonable alternative to relicensing it.