Jared and Mary O’Roak had their first formal date 25 years ago Tuesday at Silver Street Tavern in downtown Waterville, and he surprised her with an anniversary lunch to remember.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Union leaders in Maine condemn cancellation of TSA officers contract
‘Everything we’ve worked for is in the wind,’ said a union representative for 140 federal airport security officers in Maine.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Deadly police shooting of Belfast man who threatened arson ruled self-defense
Daniel Ryan was shot and killed by Waldo County Sgt. Nicholas Oettinger last year after police said he swung a burning can of gas at them.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lost your ring at the beach or lake? Ring Finders of Maine can help you find it
‘It’s really clear that they just love to help people,’ said a Sabattus woman whose engagement ring was recovered by the group.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Red flag proposal from gun safety advocates qualifies for November ballot
The measure was brought forward by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition after lawmakers failed to pass a red flag law last year in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting.
Posted inMaine
Social Security reverses course, will allow Maine parents to register newborns at hospital
The reversal by the Trump administration occurred less than a day after the news had spread to health care providers, sparking criticism and questions from Maine’s congressional delegation.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson exploring run for governor
Jackson, a Democrat from Allagash who served 3 terms as Senate president, announced Friday he is forming an exploratory committee as he considers a 2026 run for governor.
Posted inCommunity
Richmond nonprofit to host Zoom talk March 12
The Winter Speaker Series event is titled ‘Rosalie Edge, 1877-1962: Hellcat of Conservation.’
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
50 pack Gardiner meeting to discuss school health clinic, members’ behavior
While the clinic was not on Thursday’s meeting agenda, community members showed up to support the proposal, for which a memorandum of understanding remains under development.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Gov. Mills says tariff back-and-forth creates ‘significant economic uncertainty’
President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.