FARMINGTON — While Mainers will likely try to tough it out during this cold spell, a little help may be needed as the days of below-zero temperatures progress. “People are proud and may try to be self-sufficient,” said Tim Hardy, director of Franklin County Emergency Management. So far the agency has had no request for […]
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Subzero smile in Jay
Devon Darling of Livermore Falls, who has been employed at Riverside Kwik Stop in Jay for more than two years, had a smile — frozen? — on his face while pumping gas in the bitter cold Thursday. (Liz Marquis/Sun Journal)
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Modern Woodmen chapter donates to Pettingill School Park
Pettingill School Park in Lewiston was the beneficiary of a $1,250 check from the Modern Woodmen of America, Chapter 8228. The money will go toward various park improvements. Modern Woodmen issued the matching donation following the Friends of Pettingill yard sale, which took in an equal amount of money in sales and contributions. Art Chamberlain, […]
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Paul LePage wants Maine to fund student debt relief programs
AUGUSTA — Maine’s Republican governor used his weekly radio address to chide lawmakers for not following through on promises to attract young people to the state by addressing student debt. The state is facing a growing need for skilled workers due its aging population and low unemployment. Gov. Paul LePage also has noted Maine’s recent […]
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Ray, Floyd at Pedro's this weekend
From 8 to 11 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29, Christie Ray brings her distinct sound that draws from her love of country, rock, folk and Americana, to Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., Lewiston. Though her sets focus on original songs from her upcoming album, “Hold On To Me Tonight,” she’ll also put her own spin on […]
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Alabama certifies Doug Jones’ victory over Roy Moore in Senate election
Alabama has certified the result of Doug Jones’ upset Senate victory, clearing the Democrat’s path to Washington just hours after his Republican rival filed a lawsuit asking for a new election. On Thursday afternoon, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Attorney General Steve Marshall and Secretary of State John Merrill – all Republicans – signed off on […]
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Paris eyes change to LED streetlights
PARIS —Town Manager Vic Hodgkins received a preliminary proposal from Realterm Energy about converting all street lights to LED. According to the proposal, Hodgkins said it would cost the town an estimated $160,418 to continue to lease the streetlight fixtures from Central Maine Power. The town could purchase them for an additional $55,000 making the […]
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'Little skinny guy from Maine' details impact of weight-loss surgery
Two days after Christmas last year, Ann LePage followed through on “the single best decision that I have made in my life” — undergoing a weight-loss operation at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. “This surgery has literally given me my life back,” Maine’s first lady told a medical conference last month. Gov. Paul LePage […]
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Watch boiling water turn to snow on Mount Washington
Weather observers atop the Northeast’s highest peak say the temperature has hit a record negative 34 degrees. Adam Gill of the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire says the previous record of negative 31 degrees was set in 1933. (Dec. 28)
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Bitter cold temperatures to continue through weekend
[media-credit name=”WGME” align=”aligncenter” width=”720″][/media-credit] Bitter cold temperatures are here to stay through the end of the week and into the weekend. Today will showcase plenty of sunshine and a chill that just won’t go away. Temperatures will only climb to the single digits for highs but it will feel much colder as wind chills will […]