The Maine Highland Games returned to Thomas Point Beach over the weekend after taking the year off in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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For Midcoast veterans, the outcome in Afghanistan is not black and white
“The reality on the ground is you don’t really understand a place like Afghanistan until you’ve served there,” said Doug Livermore, an Afghanistan War veteran and Brunswick High School graduate.
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Wyman, Warren share lead after first round of the Maine Event
Jack Wyman and Shawn Warren are tied at 2-under 68 in a golf tournament that features many of the state’s top pros and amateurs.
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Brunswick Landing gears up for Blue Angels airshow
Only 10,000 tickets per day sold for this year’s airshow, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Topsham fair closes out 2021 season with demolition derby and packed rides
Officials said they were happy with attendance after having to cancel the fair last year.
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Ararat’s run in Cal Ripken World Series ends with loss to Palm Beach Gardens
After winning earlier in the day, team falls short against No. 1 seed.
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State, local agencies try new strategies to fight skyrocketing drug overdose deaths
The program has had positive results in Lisbon.
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Historic Alna church featured on pilgrimage
The Head Tide Church will celebrate Maine’s 200th birthday a year late due to the pandemic by participating in the Lincoln County Bicentennial Plus One Pilgrimage. The church will be featured on a tour of historic buildings throughout the area and will be open from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 15-22, as well as Saturdays and Sundays […]
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Bowdoin College prepares to bring back all students, a first since pandemic began
Bowdoin College officials say that the vaccination rate among students and staff is nearing 100%.
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Vaccine mandate adopted for Kennebec Valley Community College, other community colleges in Maine
Students taking in-person classes at the college’s campuses, including in Fairfield, will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19