LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road, will be hosting “The Washburns and Civil War Living History Day” on Thursday, July 19 and “Christmas in July” on Wednesday, July 25. The Civil War program will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Re-enactors from 3rd Maine Infantry Company A will be camped […]
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Looking Back on July 14
100 Years Ago: 1918 If the Maine soldiers in the various military camps are allowed to vote by Uncle Sam at the coming September election, it is not improbable that the ballots will be delivered by auto truck, in the personal charge of the State of Maine men. The idea is being considered. It, of […]
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Daughters of Union Veterans holds convention
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 held its convention June 23 at the Fireside Inn in Waterville. National Vice President Sarah Myers was a special guest. Margaret Babineau was asked to be musician at the national convention in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2019. The Sons of the Daughters of Union Veterans of […]
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Black named one of nation's top tree farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Russell Black of Wilton has been named one of the nation’s Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year by the American Tree Farm System. He was chosen from among 73,000 tree farmers. The American Tree Farm System is an internationally known recognition and certification program designed specifically for small family and private forest […]
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Sessions touts Operation SOS to combat opioid crisis
Law enforcement has an indispensable role to play in helping the nation respond to the opioid drug crisis, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Friday after meeting in Portland with local law enforcement officials. “Enforcement of drug laws is never more important than now,” Sessions said during a news conference at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Hockey game pays tribute to slain officer
AUBURN — Hockey might seem like an odd choice for a warm summer night, but dozens packed the Norway Savings Bank Arena on Friday to honor a Somerset County Sheriff’s corporal slain in the spring. “This is a fun way to memorialize a sad event,” former Lewiston police Lt. Tom Avery said. The Friday night […]
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Wilton hosting public session on CMP power line project
Franklin County residents and elected officials will have the opportunity Monday night to question Central Maine Power Co. authorities about a proposed Quebec-to-Massachusetts power line that would run through six towns and about 33 miles of the county. A meeting and question-and-answer session with CMP will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mt. […]
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Oxford County Jail inmate death investigated
PARIS — Corrections officials are investigating the death of an Oxford County Jail inmate who died four days after suffering self-inflicted injuries at the lockup. According to his obituary, 47-year-old Scott A. Britton of South Paris died July 10 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. The cause of death was not immediately available Friday. Oxford County […]
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SAD 52 school board takes bus tour to scope out needed repairs
TURNER — SAD 52 directors and administrators took a 2½-hour bus tour Thursday to check out four schools while they consider pursuing a bond for repairs. “It’s one thing to present to the board different problems with sidewalks and curbing or bus loops, it’s another thing to get a visual,” Superintendent Kimberly Brandt said Friday. […]
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Verso to gain $42 million in settlement with Canadian paper industry
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is praising a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce that allows the Verso mill in Jay to reach a settlement with the Canadian paper industry. Earlier this year, Verso Corp., owner of the paper mill in Jay, entered into an agreement with Canadian paper producers that might well […]