The Meadows Wednesday, Sept. 18 Ladies League scramble results: 1. Muriel Burroughs/Phoebe Lowell/Judy Fuller/Jean Blanchette 39 2. Pat Carr/Chris Sirois/Maureen Spencer/Kim Coombs 3. Pauline Blais/Deb Charest/Lynn Polley/Martha Cielinski; Pin: No. 3 — Anita Morin/Louise Cote/Jolene Girouard/Wanda Brown; 50/50 — Maureen Spencer. Springbrook Sunday, Sept 22 Sandlot Nicklaus vs. Palmer results: Balboni/Golden (Nicklaus team) 9.5 d. […]
2019
Harpswell sees roads, a bridge at risk as sea levels rise
The town has 216 miles of coastline, and 20% of its land is within 250 feet of the water.
Fire marshal says 400-gallon leak in propane line under parking lot fueled Farmington explosion
AUGUSTA — During the weekend before an explosion disintegrated a nonprofit’s building in Farmington last week killing one and injuring seven, nearly 400 gallons of propane leaked beneath its parking lot, some of it reaching the basement, the State Fire Marshal’s Office said Friday. Officials weren’t saying what ignited the gas Sept. 16 that sent […]
Offense clicking for UNE football in its second season
The Nor’easters (2-1) are averaging 27.7 points heading into a home game Saturday versus Western New England.
Everything you need to know about hemp
What’s the difference between hemp and marijuana? They look and smell the same and come from the same genus and species of plant, cannabis. But hemp contains less than 0.3 percent THC, which gets you high, while marijuana contains up to 30 percent. What is CBD? Cannabidiol, or CBD, is derived from the cannabis plant. […]
Father of 1-year-old who died from fentanyl turns himself in
Police say 31-year-old Shane Smith, of Winterport, turned himself in Thursday night.
Christmastide 2019 season to begin, choir seeks singers
No memorization, no auditions and no church affiliations are required — everyone is welcome to join.
Strong Historical Society to explore archaeological findings at Blue Ledge
The society will meet at 79 Main St. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and, as always, the meeting is open to all.
Federal board files plan to bring Puerto Rico out of bankruptcy
The federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances has filed a plan it says would reduce the U.S. territory’s debt by more than 60%.
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Sabattus Seniors plan meeting SABATTUS — The Sabattus Seniors will meet Thursday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Maxwell-Gill Hall. The meal will be beef stew and dessert for $7. Call Pauline at 375-4037 by Sept. 30 to make reservations or to cancel. Scholarship applications will be given to members for grand-children or great […]