A group of approximately 20 loved ones of Tommy Porfirio and Emily and Ashlin Baker gathered outside the home of Timothy Silva, 17, Saturday morning. Silva was the driver in a car crash that killed Porfirio, 15, and Ashlin, 12, and Emily Baker, 14.
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Penobscot Job Corps virtual information sessions scheduled
Those interested can view a session on Oct. 21 or Oct. 28.
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Rangeley parish to offer Bible study via Zoom this November
All are welcome to sign up for a special Bible study program in November that will help participants spiritually prepare for Advent and Christmas. Fr. Anthony Kuzia, CM, facilitator, is the pastor of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish in Rangeley (Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Oquossoc; St. Luke Church, Rangeley; St. John Church, […]
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Waterville’s Alfond Youth Center dedicates Peter G. Alfond Pathway to Wellness project
“Thanks to the Harold Alfond Foundation, we are able to bring Peter’s vision to reality,” Ken Walsh, chief executive officer of the Alfond Youth and Community Center said as the addition to the center to house the project was celebrated.
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Newport-area school district reports ‘isolated case’ of COVID-19
Schools in Regional School Unit 19 will remain open as the one positive case of COVID-19 is said to be isolated, according to the Center for Disease Control.
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Amy Calder: 90-year-old working on her bucket list
Viviane Fotter, 90, has been chasing adventure, despite being in a wheelchair and on hospice care.
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Cases of COVID-19 at Skowhegan, Cornville charter school up to 19
Executive director Travis Works said that 11 of the cases are among adults, including himself, and 8 are among students.
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College student food, housing insecurity focus of Oct. 23 webinar
The Maine Hunger Dialogue will convene by webinar from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 23, according to a news release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Orono. With a focus on food and housing insecurities experienced by college students, speakers will address best practices for campuses, discuss the results of a statewide […]
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Volunteers needed to help seniors in Kennebec County
SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope) and RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), programs of Catholic Charities, seek families, singles, retirees, college and high school students to volunteer a couple hours a week to seniors who needs a helping hand, according to a news release from SEARCH/RSVP program. The program needs volunteers to help […]
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Central Maine colleges say coronavirus-testing efforts paying benefits
Officials from Thomas College and Colby College in Waterville and the University of Maine at Farmington have reported low numbers of infections and good cooperation from students and staff members as schools continue with testing.