Girls throughout the central Maine area were able to select dresses for proms, graduations and other fancy events during Saturday’s 9th annual Fairy Godmother Prom Gown Giveaway at the Women’s Literary Union in Auburn.
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More flee as Ukraine warns of stepped-up Russian attacks
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a surprise visit Saturday in which he pledged new military assistance
Registration for The Meadows senior golf league set for April 28
LITCHFIELD — The Meadows senior golf league at the Meadows golf course will have registration day on April 28 from 9-11 a.m. League will start on May 5 at 9 a.m. and players can also register that day. Any questions, please call Don Morency (576-8969) or Russ Hurd ((212-2330).
Maine CDC reports one more death, 236 new cases of COVID-19
A total of 97 patients were in hospitals statewide with the coronavirus on Saturday, two more than the day before.
Sports on TV: Saturday, April 9, 2022
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, April 9 AFRICA BASKETBALL LEAGUE 2 p.m. NBATV — Zamalek vs. Cobra Sport (Taped) AUTO RACING 8:30 a.m. CBSSN — Formula E: Round 4, Rome 5 p.m. USA — IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship: The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Long Beach Street Circuit, Long […]
UMF Visiting Writers Series to present fiction writer Gregory Brown
The Visiting Writer Series is sponsored by the UMF Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program.
Obituary: Carol A. Reed-Freve
WINTHROP – Carol A. Reed-Freve, 66, died Thursday, March 31, 2022 at MaineGeneral hospital in Augusta.
Carol was born on July …
Obituary: Richard “Dick” Rasor
BETHEL – Richard “Dick” Rasor of Bethel, Maine and Boynton Beach, Fla. passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022. Dick was …
Aging dog’s care becomes obstacle in relationship
DEAR ABBY: I’m in a seven-year relationship with a beautiful woman I love and would do anything in the world for. I feel she would do the same for me. She has a dog, “Preston,” who she loves and who has been with her since puppyhood. At 16, Preston is failing badly and is on […]
Looking Back on April 9
100 Years Ago: 1922 A box of fragrant trailing arbutus came to the city editor’s desk Friday morning, fresh and pink from the vines, picked April 5th by Mrs. J. H. Perkins. 50 Years Ago: 1972 When the American Legion Auxiliary holds its convention in New Auburn in June Mrs. Ann Faucher will be chairman […]