The fire burned through the roof of the Cape-style home and the attached garage, causing severe damage to the house and destroying belongings inside.
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Maine Trust for Local News hires new executive editor
Carolyn Fox will step down as managing editor of the Tampa Bay Times to lead all of the newspapers and websites operated by the Maine Trust.
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Labor Day weekend traffic on Maine Turnpike up slightly from 2023
Friday was the busiest day of the holiday weekend, the Maine Turnpike Authority said.
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Rangeley assistant town manager pleads not guilty to OUI, driving after suspension
Traci Lavoie, 54, of Rangeley is scheduled to appear Nov. 25 at a Farmington court for a dispositional conference.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
The Fed welcomes a ‘soft landing,’ even if many Americans don’t feel like cheering
Though consumer sentiment is slowly rising, a majority of Americans in some surveys are still complaining about the elevated prices of necessities such as food, gas and housing.
Posted inNation & World, News
Russian missiles blast Ukrainian military academy and hospital, killing more than 50
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues appealing to the nation’s Western allies to ensure swift delivery of military aid.
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Jefferson society to host last open house of year Sept. 8
JEFFERSON — The Jefferson Historical Society’s final open house of the season is set for 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Old Jefferson Town House at 7 Gardiner Road. Oxen were essential for many farmers and workers throughout Jefferson’s history, and several people continue the tradition, showing their animals and how they work. Three […]
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Skowhegan rally for democracy highlights crucial issues for working families
SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan’s Coburn Park was the site of a rally for democracy Sept. 1. Ethan Brownell, a history teacher and father of three, served as master of ceremonies. Brownell, recognized as Maine’s 2023 History Teacher of the Year, is campaigning for state Senate District 3 with a focus on improving support for working families. […]
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Wiscasset chorus to hold first rehearsal Sept. 10
Join Sheepscot Chorus to sing “The First Nowell” by Vaughan Williams and other holiday favorites in December.
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Newcastle choir to start auditions Sept. 11
NEWCASTLE — St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts it begins preparing its December “Ceremony of Lessons and Carols” concert. Rehearsals are set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 11, at St. Andrew’s Church on Glidden Street. Drawing inspiration from the King’s College Cambridge Service of Lessons and Carols, the program […]