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Oakland woman named Maine’s Mother of the Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Monica Wilcox Charette of Oakland has been named 2025 Maine Mother of the Year. Charette will be recognized and represent Maine at the 90th National Convention of American Mothers in San Juan, Puerto Rico in April, where one honoree will be named American Mother of the Year. A native of Aroostook County, […]
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Maine organizations to receive 2024 Catalyst Grant
Each organization will be awarded $30,000 over three years, for a total of $90,000 in grant funding.
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Firefighters work 11 hours to extinguish Sappi wood yard fire
The fire apparently started in a gearbox of a conveyor belt that moves wood chips to be processed, Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez said.
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Northern Light to suspend birthing services in Waterville
Birthing services will not be available starting March 1 at Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Women’s Health.
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Annual polar plunge set for March 22 in Oakland
Participants will take an icy plunge into the waters of Messalonskee Lake to benefit the fight against food insecurity.
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Waterville welcomes immigrants with New Mainers Project
“I have many friends in the city. I know many people. I feel it’s like my village,” Hasan Sif Eddin, who came to Waterville from Syria, said at an event Wednesday night.
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Retiring Oakland-area school superintendent rehired at $75,000 salary
Regional School Unit 18 Superintendent Carl Gartley has announced he will retire at the current school year, but some educators are raising concerns over his return as a temporary interim assistant superintendent.
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Freight train speeds to increase up to 4 times in Maine
The increase will affect railroad crossings in Auburn, Lewiston, Monmouth, Winthrop, Waterville and beyond.
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What to do with children at the library
Self-led play times, Lego club, story time, Rhyme Times and Books Before Kindergarten programs are planned by are libraries.