FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has launched the United Way Care Card program to show appreciation for frontline workers — including, but not limited to, grocery store clerks, teachers and healthcare workers. Cards will also be distributed to individuals in nursing homes and other health care facilities throughout Greater Franklin County. “The […]
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French nun survives COVID-19 at age 116
‘I didn’t even realize I had it,’ says Sister Andre, believed to be the world’s second-oldest person.
Biden tiptoes around Trump’s combative China trade policy
In his first weeks in office, President Biden dumping a batch of major Trump administration policies. The trade war with China is not among them. Yet.
Color, creativity comes back to L-A
Craft Brew Underground featuring the artwork of Maine native Julia Muzyka through the month of February.
USM School of Music to stream ‘Valentines for Better Times’ concert
Many of the world’s concert traditions have been disrupted by the pandemic during the past year, but one of the most beloved traditions in the Portland area is being preserved, the annual Valentine’s Day concert presented by the violin/piano duo Ronald Lantz and Laura Kargul. Their concert, “Valentines from Better Times,” will be streamed online […]
Book discussion will highlight history, local connections
USM LA Senior College
Marty Schottenheimer, NFL coach with 200 wins, dies at 77
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Maine Historical Society gets $500,000 grant
The grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will be used primarily to upgrade the society’s storage facilities.