In the second talk from a new series on the immigrant experience, Camden Public Library plans to host Georges Budagu Makoko for an online presentation at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 20. Makoko will talk about his journey from the Democratic Republic of Congo to the U.S., his experience seeking asylum in Maine, and his transition […]
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Katey Branch: Perry for South Paris selectman
Walter Perry is an upstanding South Paris resident who cares deeply for the well being of our community. As a teacher he is well aware of many of the issues we face, and he has a lot of experience working with many people toward positive outcomes. Walter has practice with listening for understanding and skills […]
Bob Mennealy: We’re all in pandemic fight together
A year plus into this pandemic, with over 570,000 Americans dead because of it, I’m still astonished that some Republicans in the Maine Legislature are crying “poor me” about the small loss of their civil liberties — i.e., mask requirements — rather than joining the fight for the greater good against the pandemic. Have they […]
Maine photographer’s life, work to be shared May 20
The University of Maine at Augusta, in partnership with the Penobscot Marine Museum, will present “Kosti Ruohomaa’s Beloved Maine” at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 20, via Zoom. Speakers Deanna Bonner-Ganter, author of “Kosti Ruohomaa: The Photographer Poet,” and Kevin Johnson, Penobscot Marine Museum photo archivist, will delve into the life and work of this iconic […]
Oak Hill High seniors earn summa cum laude
Oak Hill High School has announced its summa cum laude students for the graduating class of 2021. Autumn Chadburn is the daughter of Sarah and Keith Chadburn of Sabattus. Chadburn plans to attend the University of Maine and major in psychology. Sophie Childs is the daughter of Jessica and Brent Childs of Litchfield. Childs […]
Rodriguez loses for first time as A’s top Red Sox, 4-1
Eduardo Rodriguez allows four runs, one on a balk, as Boston loses its third straight.
Celtics’ slide continues with loss to lowly Cavaliers
Short-handed Boston suffers its fourth straight loss, while Cleveland halts its 11-game losing streak.
Local roundup: Mt. Blue edges Erskine in girls lacrosse
Oxford Hills softball and Lisbon baseball both earn dominant wins.
Kacper Przybylko scores in 88th, Union ties Revolution 1-1
Kacper Przybylko scored in the 88th minute and the Philadelphia Union tied the New England Revolution 1-1 on Wednesday night