A new study says U.S. ski areas lost $5 billion from 2000 to 2019 as a result of human-caused climate change.
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The former slave’s memoir that was saved from a fire is a key part of the American story
Harriet Beecher Stowe met Josiah Henson, who became a model, in part, for her novel ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin.’
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Kennebec County disaster recovery center opens in Manchester
The disaster recovery center, which is open through March 4, offers help to individuals seeking assistance after a powerful storm brought flooding and power outages to central Maine the week before Christmas.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
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Historical book written by slave is saved from Rumford fire that destroyed 1820s house
The historic Mountain Spring Farm at 473 Andover Road was destroyed in a wind-driven fire late Wednesday afternoon. Rumford Fire Deputy Chief Mike Arsenault was able to save a book written by a slave.
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Auditions to be held for Murder Mystery production
Rumford Association for the Advancement of the Performing Arts
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
FEMA teams help western, central Maine residents register for disaster relief from Dec. 18 storm
Flooding from the Dec. 18 storm and power outages amounted to some $20 million in damages, according to reports from residents, businesses, municipalities and counties.
Posted inCommunity, Community News, Lewiston-Auburn, News
VFW District 9 names patriotism program winners
Denise Acritelli, a teacher at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay, was named Teacher of the Year for VFW District 9 and the state’s overall winner.
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VFW District 9 names patriotism program winners
Denise Acritelli, a teacher at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay, was named Teacher of the Year for VFW District 9 and the state’s overall winner.
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Rumford farmers rescue couple from the Androscoggin River
Two motorists travelling north on Route 232 had driven into the water that had breached the banks of the river.