Activists are decrying the potential sale of Poland Spring and saying the buyer identified in news reports represents a “new threat” to Maine’s water resources
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Pioneering Maine outdoorsman George Smith dies at 72
He was director of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine for nearly two decades and four years ago was diagnosed with ALS.
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Maine legislators urged to add staff to oversee legal defense for the poor
Lawmakers are scrutinizing the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services, which has struggled to oversee legal services for poor Mainers accused of crimes.
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Maine clears all counties for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to decline
The Maine Department of Education announced all counties are now designated ‘green,’ meaning in-person learning can be offered as long as health and safety requirements are followed.
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Whittier Middle School announces honor roll
POLAND — Bruce M. Whittier Middle School has announced its semester one honor roll. Grade eight Academic High Honor Roll: Olivia Austin, Autumn Demelia, Victoria Dorrington, Brenden Fox, Elise Gagnon, Hunter Gagnon, Everett Knowlton, Breck Langevin, Emma MacMahon, Terralyn Magofna, Nolan O’Driscoll, Oliver Olson, Olivia Rioux, Cassidy Russell, Isaiah Sewell, Marlee Sullivan, Savannah Tash, Ruby […]
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Auto racing: Bowman, Byron give Hendrick sweep of Daytona 500 front row
Alex Bowman and William Byron sweep the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500, giving Hendrick its 14th pole and Bowman his fourth straight start in the front row.
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Forestry museum receives grant to support festival woodchip contest
RANGELEY — The Maine Forestry Museum has received a $3,000 grant from the Maine Expansion Arts Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to help sponsor the Little Miss and Mister Woodchip Contest and events associated with the museum’s annual Logging Festival Days. “This grant will help continue the 35-year tradition of providing children the opportunity […]
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Writing workshops to benefit Literacy Volunteers tutoring
LIVERMORE FALLS — Maine Humanities Council Co-Facilitators Elizabeth Cooke and Sara Beech will host virtual creative writing workshops from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 13, March 13 and April 10. Workshops are family friendly and welcome all ages and levels of experience. All proceeds support Literacy Volunteers Adult Tutoring. A sliding scale donation is […]
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Community briefs for Thursday, Feb. 11
Rumford board announces May plant sale RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society Board of Directors has announced the annual spring plant sale, with seedlings from Nghia Ha’s greenhouse, will be available for purchase at 11 5th St., Mexico, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and 23. However, it is the […]
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Wednesday’s college roundup: Holmes scores 25 as No. 15 Indiana tops Penn State, 90-65
Women’s basketball: Mackenzie Holmes of Gorham was 10 of 12 from the field, 5 of 6 at the free-throw line and also grabbed seven rebounds.