AUGUSTA — Repair work began March 11 in Lithgow Public Library’s historic wing at 45 Winthrop St. The first phase of work will start with the Reading Room, which will be partially closed, and then will shift to the west side where the DVDs, magazines and newspapers are housed, according to a news release from […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
All 6 of Maine’s federal judges recuse themselves from Rep. Laurel Libby’s lawsuit against House speaker
The Republican state lawmaker’s case will now be considered by a federal judge from Rhode Island.
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Posted inMaine, News
Fuel truck rolls over on I-295 in Brunswick, spilling diesel
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is cleaning up rougly 2,400 gallons of fuel that spilled when the truck crashed early Wednesday morning.
Posted inCommunity
Mt. Blue Area Garden Club offers scholarship, Community Grant Program
Awards will benefit Franklin County.
Posted inCommunity
Readfield Historical Society sets meeting, elections for March 22
David Cook will offer a program on prehistoric canoe routes.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Five years after Maine’s first case, where does COVID-19 now stand?
One health care expert is concerned that lessons learned during the pandemic — the importance of transparency, trust in government and communication between officials, health care systems and citizens — are being forgotten.
Posted inMaine, News
Forecast for National Weather Service in Maine still cloudy
But staff meteorologists admit the interruption of weather balloon launches will undermine the accuracy of the agency’s weather modeling and forecasts.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Rep. Golden is only Democrat to vote with Republicans as House passes temporary funding bill
The 2nd District congressman broke with the rest of his party’s members, many of whom said they were worried about the discretion that the bill gives the Trump administration on spending decisions.
Posted inCommunity
Damariscotta gallery seeks entries for ‘New Works’ show
This show is open to members and non-members alike.
Posted inCommunity
Professional photographers association convention set for Freeport in April
This event brings together some of the industry’s top photographers to inspire and elevate one’s craft, whether focused on portraiture, fashion, weddings, or creative projects.