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WATERVILLE — Kelly Palmer and Michele Mailhot felt great after attending the World of Women’s Wellness event at Thomas College Saturday.
They learned a lot about their own health status by undergoing free health screenings, got some tips for improvement, and took advantage of free spa treatments.
It was a girl’s day out for the women, who are both 45 and best of friends.
“It’s fun and educational — we’ve learned a lot,” said Palmer, of Sidney.
It was the women’s first visit to the annual wellness fair, hosted by Inland Hospital. They were laughing and chatting as they awaited free hair and makeup services. They had enjoyed mini-massages earlier in the day.

WATERVILLE — The dramatic early morning crash of tractor trailer milk tanker truck and a sport utility vehicle Saturday shut down part of Interstate 95 south for about five hours, as the overturned tanker stretched across the roadway.

Since Wednesday, nearly 8,000 people have signed the petition in support of creating a citizens’ recall process in Maine.

Domestic violence assault, minor possessing liquor,sexual abuse of a minor

Construction on Interstate 295 will resume Sunday night.

As many as eight people were involved in a fight shortly after 11 p.m. Friday on Allen’s Point Road.

Vehicle accidents, fires, thefts

Thousands of people across the region are still without power this afternoon. Central Maine Power spokesman John Carroll said the company expects to restore electricity to all of its customers by late tonight. There were still 4,000 customers without power at noon today, including 792 in Lincoln County, 1,077 in Waldo County and 725 n […]

In the Democratic response, Sen. Justin Alfond says he’s been disappointed and embarrassed by what he calls “distractions” coming from Paul LePage’s office.

The airport will be used by Kestrel Aircraft Co. and other corporations setting up shop in Brunswick, and also for use by private pilots.