WATERVILLE — Thomas College is set to host its fall open house Saturday, Oct. 19. Open to high school students and their families, this event will take place on Thomas College’s campus at 180 West River Road. The 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. event will entail meeting faculty and current students, an interactive campus tour, […]
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Rally for Democracy set for Oct. 19 in Damariscotta
DAMARISCOTTA — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee is set to host its biannual Rally for Democracy, rom 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the American Legion at 527 Main St.; rain or shine. Speakers parking is available next door at the CLC YMCA, 525 Main St., with accessible spots reserved at the Legion for those […]
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Vassalboro church plans harvest supper, Fall Fest for October
This is the last public supper in 2024, but soup and salad luncheons for people 50 and older will continue throughout the winter, in collaboration with the Vassalboro Community Program.
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Makers market set for Oct. 19 in Damariscotta
DAMARISCOTTA — A makers market, featuring Maine artisans who specialize in upcycled goods, slow fashion and/or found art, is set for 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the American Legion, 527 Main St. Drawing inspiration from the newly formed Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus, co-founded by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, the market aims to raise awareness about […]
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Bikers for Behavioral Health Ride planned for Oct. 19
All proceeds will go towards supporting behavioral health initiatives throughout Maine and New Hampshire.
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FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the U.S.
The arrest comes as the FBI confronts heightened concerns over the possibility of extremist violence on U.S. soil.
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Bath mother, daughter killed in murder-suicide remembered as generous people
Jennifer Bailey and her mother, Lisa, were shot and killed early Sunday morning outside their home in Bath. A longtime family friend said the two had lived with abuse for years and Lisa had recently filed for divorce.
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Largest union at Sappi’s Skowhegan paper mill holds rally amid contentious contract negotiations
Members of United Steelworkers Local 4-9 recently voted to authorize a strike if needed amid ongoing contract negotiations, with forced overtime, health benefits and proposed changes to earned paid leave policies among their chief issues.
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Sen. King urges federal government to study suicide prevention for Army reservists
The request comes in response to the Lewiston mass shooting by an Army reservist who killed 18 people before taking his own life.
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Maine Turnpike Authority warns of ‘smishing’ scam to collect phony toll charges
The scam involves text messages that appear to be from the Maine Turnpike Authority claiming there is an unpaid E-ZPass toll and threatening an additional fee if not paid immediately.