SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough Town Councilors had their first reading on the order authorizing issuance of up to $12,938,995 in bonds to fund the cost of a renovation, expansion and equipping the Scarborough Public Library. On Aug 18., the Town Council reviewed a draft of the ballot language for the Library Expansion and voted 6-1 to […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Island Secrets’ and ‘Visualizing Nature’
A magnificent collection of 12 stories showcasing Catherine Lee’s writing skill, and a collection of 20 short essays by 21 contributors who were asked to reflect on Ralph Waldo Emerson’s 1836 essay ‘Nature.’
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Rescue crews search for reported missing boater in Lisbon
Local fire crews and rescuers from the Maine Warden Service were on the Androscoggin River about 8 p.m. searching for the missing person.
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Suffrage plaque for Isabel Greenwood unveiled in Farmington
Isabel’s plaque is a part of National Votes for Women Trail, which honors suffragists who worked to get women the right to vote with historical markers across America.
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New interim president says he can help UMF with experience in crisis management
The Franklin Journal in Farmington sat down with the University of Maine at Farmington’s new interim president, Joseph McDonnell, to learn more about his background, his interest in higher education, and more.
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Gay M. Grant announces release of ‘Around the Kennebec’
Book showcases photography of Herman Bryant (1858-1937)
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UMF launches new Early College Pathways educator program
“Early College courses give high school students the opportunity to earn college credits while exploring possible college majors and career aspirations,” said Joseph McDonnell, UMF interim president.
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Hall of Fame Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson dies at 87
Len Dawson was the MVP of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory over the Vikings in January 1970.
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Biden announces nearly $3 billion in new military aid as Ukraine celebrates independence day
As Russia’s war on Ukraine drags on, U.S. security assistance is shifting to a longer-term campaign that also will likely keep more American military troops in Europe into the future, U.S. officials said.
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Wilton considering staggered sewer rates increase
Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth told the board that the first two increases could be 10% each.