The meeting underscored the importance of maintaining Maine’s extensive trail network through cooperative efforts between local clubs, landowners and state agencies.
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Kennebec Valley Community College commencement set for Dec. 12
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College will honor 82 students at its second commencement of 2024, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, on the Fairfield Campus in Carter Hall’s Kennebec Room. The ceremony will celebrate the achievements of students who have completed the requirements for their associate degrees and certificate programs. College President Karen […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Tens of thousands without power after wind, rainstorm moves through Maine
More than 60,000 Versant customers and 20,000 CMP customers are in the dark this morning.
Posted inMaine Crime
Breakdown in Maine: Investigating the Lewiston shooting
FRONTLINE, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public premiere a one-hour documentary examining the missed opportunities by police, military and mental health care in the lead-up to the Lewiston mass shooting in October 2023. Featuring interviews with journalists, survivors and family members of the 18 victims, the film spotlights the devastating impact of the shooting, including on Maine’s Deaf community. And in a new interview, the gunman’s family calls for change.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
‘Wicked’ is a box office hit, and 2 Mainers helped make it happen
Cinematographer Alice Brooks and singer Meg Doherty both played behind-the-scenes roles in the 2024 musical, which is on track to be the biggest movie of the year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine got only one bid on its latest 10-year liquor contract
The state wouldn’t discuss the negotiations, but experts say that having a single bidder undermines competition and increases the need for transparency.
Posted inCommunity
Oakland foundation’s ceremony to shine light on Winter Solstice Dec. 21
Anyone can participate in the Blue Christmas Ceremony by sharing their loved ones’ names being remembered and receive a blue candle to light.
Posted inNation & World
Humanitarian aid to North Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN says
Roughly 75,000 Palestinians are without access to food, water, electricity or health care, according to the United Nations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World
Proposed merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judges
Kroger and Albertsons – owner of 19 Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine – said a merger would help them better compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Watch now: ‘Breakdown in Maine’ a FRONTLINE documentary
FRONTLINE, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public present a one-hour documentary film on the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history and the missed opportunities to prevent it.