As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.
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Bates College recognizes local Dana Scholars
LEWISTON — Three local students have been named Dana Scholars at Bates College. They are Colin Marquis Boutin of Mechanic Falls, Becca Zimmerman of Turner, and Ed Zuis of Monmouth. Established in 1965 through the support of the Charles A. Dana Foundation, the Dana Scholars Program recognizes exemplary academic excellence and promise, leadership potential and […]
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Country music nonprofit to host guitar competition
The contest is open to high school students.
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Fewer students in class Friday after TikTok violence scare
No credible threats were found to area schools.
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Mechanic Falls council adopts solar farm moratorium
The six-month ban will allow development of ordinances to govern projects.
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Maine woman dies after a food smoker in her garage catches fire
The fire that killed a 74-year-old woman was started accidentally, the fire marshal’s office says.
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The Veggies to play Mill House Pub
Classic rock band The Veggies will perform at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, at The Mill House Pub in Mechanic Falls. Don Hebert (vocals), Moe McKenna (bass), Shawn Callahan (lead guitar), Ray Tardiff (drums), and Anna Hunnewell (vocals). The Veggies have been performing throughout New England for over 15 years. There is no cover charge. […]
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Mechanic Falls Historical Society plans open house
Mechanic Falls Historical Society plans to hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11 and 12, downstairs in the Municipal Building gym. Since the society moved its collection to its present quarters at the Municipal Building, it has been organizing it to provide essential information about the history of […]
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Norway, Mechanic Falls churches to collect socks for homeless
NORWAY — Father Ed Clifford and the St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish are collecting new white socks for the homeless. On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28 and 29 and Sept. 4 and 5, community members and parishioners from St. Catherine of Sienna Church at 32 Paris St. in Norway and Our Lady of Ransom Church […]
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Continental Shakedown playing two shows this weekend
Local blues rock trio Continental Shakedown plays a double header this weekend, appearing at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 16, at The Mill House Pub in Mechanic Falls, and at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, at 1800 Club in Auburn. The band, made up of Charlie Bradbury (bass/vocals), Steve Kaulback (drums/vocals), and Ken Goodman […]