World Monuments Watch says Maine’s historic lighthouses are threatened by climate change and intensifying coastal storms, like the ones that battered some of the iconic beacons in January 2024.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Jan. 20-27
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Jan. 20-27
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Hallowell’s ‘Hopeful’ sign to stay permanently on City Hall
Charlie Hewitt, whose artwork has been displayed in Augusta, Portland, Lewiston and dozens of other cities, offered the sign as a gift.
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The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of Jan. 20-27
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Jan. 20-27.
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Maine Arts Academy names fall semester honors students
Honor and high honor students for the fall semester of the 2024-25 school year were announced.
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‘Home’ workshop to be offered in Waterville Feb. 1
Participants are encouraged to reflect on their personal connection to home — whether it’s a physical space, a feeling, a memory, or an aspiration.
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Farmington names new director of parks and rec department
Jennifer Savage, who had been the assistant director, was named director and the new assistant director will be Michelle Dowd.
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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
Studies have found that the dye – a color additive used in foods, dietary supplements and oral medicines– caused cancer in lab rats.
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Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, though Israel says final details are in flux
The three-phase ceasefire deal promises the release of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day events set for Monday in Waterville
Colby College plans a community breakfast and day of service, while resident Elizabeth Leonard is set to lead an event scheduled to start at Veterans Memorial Park.