More than 1,000 students at 69 high schools all across Maine are preparing for the 2024 Maine Drama Festival. On Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9, at eight regional competitions in Brewer, Ellsworth, Fairfield, Freeport, Saco, Skowhegan, South Berwick and Windham, schools are set to present plays ranging from the classics to student-written pieces. […]
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Smithfield man indicted on assault, threatening charges following incident that led to police standoff
Sy A. Perri, 33, used a machete to threaten another person in August, according to court records.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Brewer man to serve 6 years in prison for infant son’s death
Ronald Harding was given a 15-year sentence, most of which was was suspended, for killing his 6-week-old son, Jaden, in May 2021.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Unity public charter school holds first graduation
The first graduating seniors at the Ecology Learning Center accepted their diplomas Thursday in a ceremony held at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association in Unity.
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Two teens arrested after chemical explosions in Brewer
Police responded to chemical explosions Sunday evening at the Dollar Tree store on State Street and the high school softball field.
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Maine Drama Festival regionals set for March 10, 11
Competitions will be held in Saco, Yarmouth, Skowhegan, Waldoboro, Rockport, Brewer, Millinocket and Bar Harbor.
Posted inBusiness, Community
UScellular names retail area sales manager for Central, Northern New England
Local stores located in Farmington, Waterville, Augusta.
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Brewer-based hospital launches statewide How Are You? movement
It is the next step in checking in on Mainers’ well-being, building deeper connections.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine clinic’s failure to note child abuse leads to $8 million settlement
The man who inflicted the injuries on the 6-month-old boy pleaded guilty last year to aggravated assault and other charges and was ordered to serve 4 years in prison.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Pfizer to conduct Lyme disease vaccine trial in Maine
The trial, held at Northern Light Health system in Brewer, will span over 13 months and require patients to take 2 shots 2 months apart.