Maine-ly Harmony, a women’s barbershop chorus, installed new officers May 11, at the chorus’ rehearsal hall in the Randolph United Methodist Church. Nancy Bossie was installing officer, assisted by Dotty Meyer, according to a news release from the chorus. Officers include President Candace Pepin, Vice President Sue Staples, Secretary Jennifer Clair, Treasurer Janey Dunham, and […]
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Former Gardiner councilor Johnston remembered for legacy of service following death
Friends recall Robert Logan Johnston, who died Sunday at age 69, as someone who gave generously to the Gardiner community and the organizations he supported.
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Faculty members say departure of new UMA president not enough to quell concerns; some call for system chancellor to resign
UMaine System board of trustees takes no action on Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy’s contract, which expires June 30, but expects to decide in the coming weeks whether to keep Malloy.
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Augusta sewage testing shows area’s highest coronavirus count in two years
A May 11 sample of wastewater collected by Greater Augusta Utility District showed a spike in the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Maine Arts Academy to hold concert fundraiser in Sidney May 25
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy plans to hold its free spring music concert fundraiser at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, on its 11 Goldenrod Lane campus. Audience members are encouraged to wear facial coverings when entering indoor performance spaces during the recital. Bussing is available from a number of bus hubs. The academy provides a […]
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Hallowell American Legion to hold Memorial Day service
HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 plans to conduct a Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the north end of the Hallowell Cemetery on Water Street. The Hall-Dale High School Band and a variety of singers will perform. Mayor George LaPointe will be the guest speaker, according to a news […]
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Newly named UMA president agrees to deal to withdraw from position
Michael R. Laliberte, whose hiring was criticized after votes of no confidence at his former university came to light, to be paid salary of $205,000 in what would have been his first year.
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Gardiner seeks to clarify cemetery plot ownership under new rules requiring proof
City officials now require documentation proving ownership of cemetery lots before burials can take place, to prevent people from being buried in the wrong plots or at the wrong cemetery.
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UMaine System faculty lose faith in chancellor as his contract comes up for renewal
‘He doesn’t understand or want to understand the issues the faculty are raising,’ said a professor from the Augusta campus, the first school to declare no confidence in Chancellor Dannel Malloy.
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Traveling memorial to visit Augusta May 29-30
AUGUSTA — The GoldStars Tribute Wall is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 29, and from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, May 30, at the Augusta Elks Lodge, 397 Civic Center Drive. An opening ceremony is set for 10 a.m. May 29. Food will be provided at no […]