For scores of families still hoping to reunite with loved ones, it was not yet time to give up, even as Hawaii authorities predict that more remains would be found in the ashes left behind by a wildfire that gutted the once-bustling town of Lahaina
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Niger’s junta gains the upper hand over the regional bloc threatening military force, analysts say
One week after a deadline passed for mutinous soldiers in Niger to reinstate the country’s ousted president or face military intervention, the junta has not acquiesced
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Hampden man dies Saturday after crashing motorcycle into vehicle
Initial investigation reports he passed a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek at a high rate of speed, failed to negotiate a curve, and slammed into the side of the Crosstrek.
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A Cumberland couple’s hospice care has ended. Their need for it has not
The home visits that Babette O’Dwyer, 94, has been receiving since suffering a stroke in 2018 have been cut off, putting the entire burden on her 77-year-old husband, Bartholomew.
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1 dead, 1 critical, several unaccounted for after explosion destroys 3 homes, damages others
County spokesperson Amie Downs said emergency responders reported people trapped under debris after one house exploded and two others were engulfed in flames.
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Readfield taps into history for Heritage Days
Historic buildings, pioneering water systems, kickball, local artisans celebrated at town’s annual community gathering.
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Council offers maps of Androscoggin River Trail, lake paddling
The Androscoggin River Watershed Council maintains interactive maps of the Androscoggin River Trail and Maine West Calm Waters. The River Trail has more than 50 publicly available river access sites on the Magalloway and Androscoggin rivers. The Calm Waters map provides information on public access to the lakes and ponds along with a few river […]
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Bridgton-Lake club dedicates little library during Sweden Days
SWEDEN — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club partnered with the Sweden Historical Society to dedicate a Little Free Library on Aug. 5 as one of the many festivities of Sweden Days. The dedication took place outside the historic schoolhouse that sits between the Sweden Town Office and the Sweden Community Church and houses the Sweden […]
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Federal funded program offers internet service plans
JAY — The Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal funded program, offers eligible households $30 per month toward home internet service, making some plans free. To find out if one qualifies and to sign up for the ACP benefit, visit GetACP.org/Maine. For those who qualify, internet plans can be selected at the website. For more information, […]
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Curry College honors local dean’s list students
MILTON, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at Curry College. They include Paige Bourgoin of Lewiston, Hannah Phelan of Durham and Ariana Vallee of Lewiston. Check out other upcoming area events!