The former president spoke at least twice at Bates College, and campaigned here during his long-shot bid for the White House
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Maine leaders mourn death of President Carter
The 39th president of the United States had made several trips to Maine before and during his presidency and is being remembered for his ‘remarkable life.’
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Posted inNation & World, News
Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, dies at 100
Carter, a small-town peanut farmer, U.S. Navy veteran, and Georgia governor from 1971 to 1975, was the first president from the Deep South since 1837, and the only Democrat elected president between Lyndon B. Johnson’s and Bill Clinton’s terms in the White House.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Smoke detectors alert family to fire early Sunday in Waterville
Residents of the mobile home at 64 Ford Drive reported the fire at 2:45 a.m. after seeing evidence of flames above their kitchen cabinets, according to officials.
Posted inBusiness
Skowhegan hospital receives Rural Excellence in Health Care award
The Maine CDC Rural Health & Primary Care Program gathered Nov. 21 at the Maine State House, Hall of Flags to celebrate National Rural Health Day. The event showcased the people and programs committed to supporting the health and well-being of Maine’s rural communities. At the event, Redington-Fairview General Hospital received a Rural Excellence in […]
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Here’s what to look for as Maine’s 2026 race for governor takes shape
Speculation has already seeped into the public arena, with well-known political figures such as Rep. Jared Golden and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, and potential dark horse candidates such as Travis Mills, a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant, all in the mix.
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Maine’s toxic firefighting foam shipped out of state to poor areas
Newly released records show more than 22,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam and rinse water recovered after the recent Brunswick spill were trucked to waste incinerators in low-income communities far from Maine’s borders.
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Is Maine finally turning the tide on overdose deaths? Maybe.
In the first 10 months of 2024, there have been 403 fatal drug overdoses, which puts the state on pace for its lowest annual total since 2019.
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Kennebec Valley Chamber to host women’s luncheon in Hallowell Jan. 10
HALLOWELL — Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is set to hold its monthly Women’s Network Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10. The gathering will be held at the new Kennebec Valley Chamber’s office, 105 Second St. Speaker Sharon Fusco, CEO of Maine Veterans’ Homes, will give a talk titled “Leadership Resolutions […]
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Waterville volunteers count birds in daylong Christmas count
Volunteers collect bird data for the annual Christmas Bird Count, taking place from Dec. 15 to Jan. 5 in over 35 locations in Maine.