SKOWHEGAN — Michell McMahon has joined Franklin Savings Bank as a mortgage loan officer. Based in the Skowhegan area, McMahon brings over 20 years of banking experience. “I’m thrilled to join a community bank that genuinely cares about the people it serves,” McMahon said in a news release from the bank. “Franklin Savings Bank has […]
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Trump and Republicans made gains in Maine, even as state stayed blue. What impact could that have?
Republicans say this year’s election showed growing momentum for their party. Democrats say Maine didn’t follow the national Republican shift – a testament to party leaders here.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Maine artist’s ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ collection coming to Bates Mill
Maine artist Robert Shetterly’s renowned collection of portraits will be on display at the Bates Mill for a month, starting Nov. 15.
Posted inMaine, News
This Maine man lost his brother during WWII. He’s still searching for answers.
Eighty years after Elmer Wright was presumed dead off the coast of Tunisia, his younger brother fought to get his true service recognized – even if it meant finding out he died by friendly fire.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine regulators increase audits of recreational cannabis after 3rd recall in 2 months
The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy has released little information about the recalls, including which yeasts and molds were found in samples, contamination levels, and how the products made it onto shelves after passing initial tests.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
The Boy Scouts inspired Norman Rockwell. His works will now help pay survivors of abuse
Works from the Boy Scouts of America’s art collection will go up for auction to help compensate tens of thousands of people who were sexually abused while in scouting.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Hundreds turn out at Augusta Indoor Flea Market
Organizers say over 150 vendors and around 750 attendees turned out for the first day of the flea market at the Augusta Civic Center, which continued through Sunday afternoon.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow councilor-elect threatens resident with legal action over social media post
Doris Labranche, who won election to Winslow’s Town Council in the past week, said screenshots of her posting anti-transgender rhetoric were ‘taken out of context’ and threatened a resident with a cease and desist order for posting them online.
Posted inNation & World, News
Qatar has decided to suspend its Gaza mediation efforts, officials say
But the country is highly likely to return to the efforts if both Israel and Hamas show ‘serious political willingness’ to reach a deal, according to an official with Egypt, the other key mediator.
Posted inCommunity
Farmington club to offer seed germination workshop Nov. 19
In this interactive class, participants will explore the essential role native plants play in supporting the local ecosystem.