As inflation increases, there are early signs that the burst of generosity donors showed in the first year of the pandemic may be slowing.
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University to feature student artists with opening reception, annual exhibit
The opening reception is set for Saturday, April 9.
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Bath Iron Works president resigns abruptly without explanation
Dirk Lesko issued a notice of immediate resignation to employees of the Bath-based company Thursday, but BIW would not explain the circumstances.
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Monmouth Community Players to stage ‘The Addams Family’
The Monmouth Community Players plan to stage performances “The Addams Family” April 21-May 1 at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. April 21, 22, 28 and 30, and matinee 2pm shows on 4/23-4/24 and 5/1. There will be two performances starring the understudy cast, and those will be […]
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Missile kills at least 52 at crowded Ukrainian train station
Ukrainian authorities say a missile hit a train station where thousands of Ukrainians had gathered on Friday.
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Bishop Deeley assigns new parochial vicar for All Saints Parish
In his new role, Father Peter Shaba will assist the Rev. Phillip Tracy, who is the pastor of All Saints Parish.
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Spring Fling LIVERMORE FALLS — April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness month, SAPARS is hosting a Spring fling event at Fitness Stylz Fitness Center, rooms 3 & 4, on April 23 from 3-7 p.m. This event is for children and families to come together in support of our organization and […]
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Garden club speaker is Gary Fish
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue area Garden Club is pleased to welcome Gary Fish, the Maine State Horticulturist to speak at our 12:30 p.m., April 19 meeting held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls, Farmington. He will present “Beetles, Bittersweet, and Buckthorn, OH MY!”, focusing on invasive pests in our gardens and forests. A […]
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UMaine announces summer institute for educators
ORONO — UMaine’s College of Education and Human Development, in collaboration with the Maine Department of Education, will host the first University of Maine Educators Institute this summer. “Supporting Emotional and Behavioral Well-Being in School Communities: From Surviving to Thriving” will be a virtual event June 22–23. This new UMaine Summer University program will feature […]
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Distribution hours expanded for COVID in-home test kits
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) of Greater Franklin County (HCC) has expanded its hours for distributing free at-home COVID-19 test kits at its office at 105 Mt. Blue Circle, Suite #1 in Farmington while supplies last. The tests kits can now be picked up Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]