LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine Chief Executive Officer Melanie LaMore Gagnon, board Chairwoman Karen Hayden and board secretary Jennifer Hogan were nominated this past year to participate in the recent Maine Community Foundation’s Leadership Learning Exchange for Equity. The experience involved a series of powerful conversations among white Maine leaders reflecting on racism, whiteness and […]
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Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Massachusetts man accused of hitting girlfriend with handgun, pointing gun at others at Wilton residence
Khaliel F. Chatman, 19, of Brockton, Massachusetts, was arrested on felony charges of domestic violence aggravated assault and domestic violence terrorizing with a dangerous weapon.
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Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Swimming: Edward Little/Leavitt boys have state championship aspirations
After a sixth-place finish last year, Edward Little/Leavitt is a contender this year alongside defending state champion Scarborough. Emma Frumiento, Gabby Roy and Klara Cloutier lead area girls swimmers who are expected to do well in individual events.
Posted inMaine
Norridgewock lab looks to abbreviate time it takes to perform PFAS testing
The first lab in Maine with the ability to test for PFAS in drinking water opened this week and its founders aim to make testing faster and more accessible for people.
Posted inMaine
Two seriously injured after handgun accidentally discharges at Anson home
A New Portland man was showing the weapon to a friend Thursday when it discharged, firing a single bullet into the man’s hand that then struck his friend in the arm, sheriff’s officials said.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Hurricanes’ outdoor game marks another Sun Belt push for NHL
Carolina will host Washington in a Stadium Series game on Saturday on the North Carolina State campus.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Ken Cianchette, Cianbro co-founder who had ‘an impact on tens of thousands,’ dies at 98
Cianchette, whose memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, was one of four brothers who formed the company that has constructed many of Maine’s major buildings and bridges.
Posted inNew England
New Hampshire man accused of naming fake companies, dead people, for pandemic loans
CONCORD, N.H. — A New Hampshire man has been indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million in CARES Act loans for nonexistent companies and using the identities of dead people in his applications. The federal grand jury indictment alleges that Heath Gauthier, 46, of Rochester, fraudulently applied for more than a dozen […]
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Alpine skiing: Mountain Valley’s Boulanger sisters humble, close and rivals all at the same time
The sister act for the Falcons will take their act on the road when Jaden and Lily Boulanger head to Mars Hill for the Class B Alpine state championships at BigRock Mountain on Feb. 20-21.
Posted inFood
Elevated fast food has its moment with smash burgers and fried chicken sandwiches
Whether due to pandemic-era chaos, inflation or fine-dining burnout, newer local restaurants are leaning on iconic comfort food dishes previously relegated to the drive-thru lane.