Many Mainers feel powerless to affect decisions in Augusta. That used to be me. However, after getting involved in grassroots efforts in recent years, I learned what a big difference people can make. For our family, it started when our teenage son volunteered to help Eric Brakey on his first campaign for Maine Senate in […]
2022
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Cobbossee watershed to offer Tadpole Patrol program
The Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed is offering its Tadpole Patrol program, an educational, hands-on experience aboard the Friends’ 22-foot pontoon boat floating classroom, the OTTER II. Children and families have four different options to learn about watershed protection and water quality. The first level is Tadpole Patrol, where children entering grades two through four […]
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Camden center, library to offer walk through amphitheatre, park
The Center for Wildlife Studies’ Wild Maine series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, is scheduled to continue at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, with a guided walk through the Camden Amphitheatre and the adjacent Harbor Park. The hour-long walk will be led by Dr. Kathy Crowley, instructor at the center […]
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Farmington hospital program awards scholarships to 4 graduates
FARMINGTON — Four 2022 high school graduates have been awarded $500 scholarships each by the Franklin Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship Program. All awardees demonstrated academic excellence, a strong motivation to pursue a health care career, and dedication to community service in their applications, according to a news release from the hospital. The awardees and […]
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Froma Harrop: The conversation about guns could be smarter
A bipartisan proposal in the Senate would at least limit access by the mentally ill. What it wouldn’t do is prevent the not-yet-certified insane from buying these guns. The worst mass shooter in U.S. history — the monster who killed 58 and wounded over 500 in Las Vegas — was just your average loner with low self-esteem.
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Stanley Cup Final: Lightning stay alive, force Game 6 in Tampa
Ondrej Palat’s goal with 6:22 remaining gives Tampa Bay a 3-2 win over the Avalanche, cutting its series deficit to 3-2.
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Red Sox beat Guardians for fifth straight victory
Nick Pivetta wins for the eighth time in his last 10 starts, and Christian Arroyo homers and drives in three runs in his return from the COVID-19 list.
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Lewiston native Isaiah Harris advances to 800-meter run final at U.S. Track nationals
Harris finishes second in his semifinal heat Friday night to automatically qualify for Sunday’s final, with a spot in the world championships on the line.
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Pay hike for Spruce Mountain substitutes, bus monitors approved
Pay rates for substitutes and bus monitors were increased for the coming school year in an effort to keep up with what other area school districts are paying.