Volunteers helped move 348 boxes of books and other items Wednesday from the Taconnet Falls Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on Lithgow Street in Winslow to a temporary donated space at the former St. John Catholic School about a mile away.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Ranked choice tabulation results in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District expected Friday
It’s not clear when a final tally will be available as election workers continue to process ballots for ranked choice voting.
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Posted inNation & World, Outdoors
Catch the final supermoon of the year, plus the Leonid meteor shower
The November supermoon will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Chilly temps coming, with possible showers starting Friday
There isn’t a ton of rain in the forecast over the next several days, but there’s a system to watch for Friday into Saturday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
The Onion, Sandy Hook families team up to win Alex Jones’ Infowars at auction
Jones confirmed the acquisition and said he planned to file legal challenges to stop it.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News
11 Maine legislative races will be recounted
The recounts will include House District 141, where Sanford Republican Lucas Lanigan tied with Democrat Patricia Kidder. Lanigan was charged in October with aggravated assault.
Posted inCommunity
Winslow Junior High School names students to honor roll
Winslow Junior High School recently named the following students to the first-quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 academic year. Eighth Grade High honors: Lilliana Byers, Parker Gagne, Addilyne Gallagher, Tylee Latham, Adyson Lessard, Luna Meak, Elizabeth Morrison, Sumire Page, Weston Pappas, Callen Pooler, Fallyn Soucy and Addisyn Willette. Honors: Eban Barbeau, Jacoby Bragdon, Isaac Bulger, […]
Posted inCommunity
Waldo Community Action Partners work to meet demand for food boxes, gifts
More volunteers, more donations, and more people willing to “adopt” children and/or families in need of gifts are needed.
Posted inCommunity
Maine State Chamber honors retiring Thomas College president
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and dinner Oct. 30 at the Augusta Civic Center. The chamber presented a leadership award to retiring Thomas College President Laurie G. Lachance and honored the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce for its leadership and efforts following the October 2023 mass shooting tragedy […]
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Jackman essay winners recognized at school assembly
The William B. Doughty Auxiliary No. 5723 of Jackman sponsors the contest and awards the winners a monetary prize.