Haiti’s interim government says it has asked the U.S. to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilize the country and prepare the way for elections.
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Maine CDC reports 22 new COVID-19 cases, no more deaths
The seven- and 14-day averages are coming closer together, thanks to a long string of days with low infection rates.
‘We need help’: Haiti’s interim leader requests U.S. troops
The government has asked the U.S. to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilize the country after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Sunset Concert Series benefits Poland Spring Preservation Society
The Poland Spring Preservation Society will host the annual summer concert series at the Gazebo at Poland Spring. The concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. The series serves as a fundraiser to support the group’s mission to preserve and restore two historic buildings: the All Souls Chapel and Maine State Building. Take a moment to speak to […]
American Sign Language focus of online presentation
Have you ever wanted to learn more about American Sign Language and the Deaf community? Ruth Moore, a part-time resident of Lovell, will give a presentation about American Sign Language on Zoom as part of the Summer Speaker Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, hosted by the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell. […]
River Arts features Salt Bay Art Supply’s ‘Black & White Show’
A summer “Black & White Show” will run from Thursday, July 15, through Wednesday, Aug. 4, in the River Room at River Arts Gallery in Damariscotta. Salt Bay Art Supply’s owner, Carol Jaeger, has collected work in black and white from artists in the region for this special exhibit. Artists submitted pieces in media ranging […]
Denmark center to host Junk Funk Music Camp
DENMARK — Young people ages 8 to 14 are invited to a free music camp, Junk Funk Music Camp, with chart topping songwriter Luke Concannon, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, July 14-16, at the Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St. Those who attend can play with singing, percussion, and the […]
Auto racing notes: Douglass gets ‘over the hump’ with Pro Stocks victory
Sidney driver had been running consistently in top five; speed records fall at Wiscasset Speedway.
Man killed by officer in standoff near University of Maine at Presque Isle campus
Officials say a deputy sheriff fatally shot a man who fired a gun into the air and into the ground during a standoff in northern Maine.
Supporters, foes weigh in on utility bill on governor’s desk
Supporters of a proposal to scrap Central Maine Power and Versant Power and replace them with a consumer-owned utility say they’re prepared to force a referendum if the bill is vetoed by Gov. Janet Mills