Farmington Fair turkey supper still on the menu FARMINGTON — In early July, the 180th edition of the Farmington Fair was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one of its traditions will continue on this year due to dedicated parishioners at St. Joseph Parish. The Farmington Fair turkey supper will be held Saturday, Sept. […]
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Jay board lowers tax rate for 2020-21
The town will ask for a valuation adjustment due to the mill explosion.
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The Latest: Justice Department seeks data on care home deaths in 4 Democrat-led states
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. NEW YORK — The Justice Department on Wednesday sent letters to the governors of New York and three other Democratic-led states, seeking data on whether they violated federal law by ordering public nursing homes to accept recovering COVID-19 patients from hospitals — […]
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Hurricane Laura video update: ‘Folks, this is not survivable’
NHC Director Ken Graham explains the dangers of Hurricane Laura as it approaches the Gulf Coast.
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17- year-old arrested in killings of 2 people protesting Kenosha shooting
According to witnesses and video footage, police apparently let the suspect walk past them with a rifle over his shoulder as people in the crowd yelled for him to be arrested because he had shot people.
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Laura, ‘in full beast mode,’ poised to inundate Gulf Coast
The Category 4 hurricane, with a storm surge that forecasters called ‘unsurvivable,’ took aim at the low-lying area near the Texas-Louisiana line.
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North Yarmouth Academy honors announced
YARMOUTH — The following area students have attained honor roll status for the second semester at North Yarmouth Academy: Highest honors Grade five: Ellie Sahlman of Pownal. Grade six: Nathan Geary of Gray. Grade seven: Celeste Merrill of Pownal, Caitlin Michaelis of Auburn and Genevieve Vaillancourt of Lewiston. Grade eight: EmaRae Ackerly of Topsham, Gabi Muehle […]
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Leeds Historical Society’s History Center to reopen in September
LEEDS — The recent closures brought about by the COVID-19 virus have curtailed the the Leeds Historical Society’s planned programs, but members have taken advantage of the time to put the finishing touches on the renovation of the history center, the former Leeds Town Office. People are invited to see the renovations, check out some […]
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Foundation launches new land conservation grant programs
ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation has launched the Conservation for All and the Maine Land Protection grant programs to support organizations and projects in Maine dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors. The program provides general support grants to organizations and projects that build strong connections between people in Maine and […]
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Youth council plans virtual program to honor front line workers
LEWISTON — Expressing gratitude and appreciation for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic will be the first task undertaken by the incoming 2020-2021 Lewiston Youth Advisory Council (LYAC). Planning for a virtual celebration, “That’s Right; You’re Essential,” is underway. As such, LYAC is seeking recognition input from the Lewiston community on individuals/groups […]