Kang, a poet and novelist, was awarded for books, including ‘The Vegetarian’ and ‘Human Acts,’ that explore the pain of being human and the scars of Korea’s turbulent history.
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Milton clobbers coastal communities in Florida, leaves millions without power and kills at least 6
The deadly storm surge feared for Tampa never materialized, though the storm dumped up to 18 inches of rain in some parts of the area.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Sheriff: Three arrested on drug charges after search of Hartland home
Wednesday’s search of the Crosby Street residence took place after a monthlong investigation into illegal drug activity at the dwelling, officials said.
Posted inNation & World
At least 22 killed in airstrikes in central Beirut, with Israel also firing on UN peacekeepers
Thursday’s strikes followed a year of tit-for-tat exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel that boiled over into all-out war in recent weeks.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years, though some price pressures remain
Consumer prices rose just 2.4% in September from a year earlier, down from 2.5% in August, and the smallest annual rise since February 2021.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Wiscasset 4th-grade teacher named Maine’s teacher of the year
The Maine Department of Education described the long-time educator as nature-oriented and a mentor to other teachers.
Posted inCommunity
Celebration of pumpkins, colonial skills set for Damariscotta Oct. 12, 13
DAMARISCOTTA — In celebration of Pumpkinfest, Chapman-Hall House is set to offer a demonstration by Jeff Miller of the cooper’s trade from noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, on the grounds of the historic home at the head of Main Street. In colonial times, the cooper fashioned barrels, wooden tubs, buckets and […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club A late surge brought the Elm City Bridge Club team of Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice into a first place tie with Ken Harvey and Jessie Gunther during the duplicate bridge session Oct. 8.’ Jeannie Reiling and Lynne Kerschner finished third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks […]
Posted inCommunity
Apple celebration event set for Unity Oct. 20
This year’s event will be held at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center at 294 Crosby Brook Road in Unity.
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Fall Outdoor Skills Day set for Augusta Oct. 20
The free program is for people interested in learning about fishing, hunting, trapping, wild game cooking and more.