AUBURN — Before a single word was spoken to open Saturday’s graduation ceremony, Principal Scott Annear and Assistant Principal Craig Latuscha placed a No. 16 jersey and a guitar at the corner of the stage. It was a tribute to Matt Closson, the beloved special education teacher who passed away in May. “This is an […]
June 2020
Posted inMaine
Waterville D-Day gathering commemorates 76th anniversary
Veterans and community members gathered for a brief ceremony Saturday evening to commemorate the 76th anniversary of D-Day at the VFW in Waterville.
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Posted inNation / World
Protesters pour into U.S. cities in another huge mobilization
The dozens of demonstrations cap a week of nearly constant protests.
Posted inMaine
Waterville and Maine State police investigating shooting on College Avenue late Saturday morning
The man was initially taken by ambulance to MaineGeneral, where he was later transported by LifeFlight to Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Androscoggin Chapter of Land Surveyors donates to Good Shepherd Food Bank
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Chapter of Land Surveyors donated $3,300 to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, which will provide 13,200 meals to hungry people in Maine. The chapter rallied donations from local surveyors supporting the greater Androscoggin County area. The donation was part of a COVID-19 response initiative by the Maine Society of Land Surveyors. […]
Posted inNation / World
Coronavirus disrupts global fight to save endangered species
Lockdowns derail the eco-tourism that funds many environmental projects, from South America’s rainforests to Africa’s savannahs.
Posted inSports
Outdoors in Maine: Don’t overthink tying the fly
No need to delve too deep into Fish Pshychology 101 to fly fish successfully.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation / World
Prince William reveals he’s been a helpline volunteer
He is one of more than 2,000 volunteers who have been formally trained to help those in need.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
SpaceX opens era of amateur astronauts, cosmic movie sets
The flight to the International Space Station returned astronaut launches to the U.S. after nine years.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump faces voter backlash amid dual national crises
His unsteady leadership is alienating supporters and energizing adversaries.