Dr. Dora Anne Mills, who served as Maine’s state health officer and director of the Maine Center for Disease Control for 15 years, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
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Former Inland Hospital in Waterville to become mixed-use site, developer says
The property, on the market for $2.7 million, was bought Thursday.
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West Paris man withdraws from Oxford County sheriff’s race
Richard Gagne was 1 of 3 Republicans running for sheriff in the June 9 primary.
Posted inCommunity, News
Sandbar the perfect place to play in Canton
A mother and daughter make it a tradition to play together on the shore at Lake Anasagunticook.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay seeks new trash hauler after bidder withdraws ahead of town meeting vote
Jay officials are advancing a higher-cost trash contract after the lowest bidder withdrew ahead of the April 28 vote.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Jared Golden casts key vote with Republicans to defeat Iran war resolution
Golden, the moderate from Maine’s 2nd District, was the lone House Democrat to vote with Republicans, who narrowly defeated the latest effort to put checks on President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran.
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Greenwood man pleads not guilty in ATV crash that seriously injured passenger
Joseph Tracy Jr., 44, of Greenwood, appeared Thursday in South Paris District Court to answer charges including aggravated criminal OUI.
Posted inCommunity, Health, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to double emergency room capacity
Hospital officials said patient volume has increased significantly, driving phased renovations to expand capacity and improve access.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Brewer schools, widow of conservative activist reach $350,000 settlement
Patricia McBreairty, the widow of Shawn McBreairty, will receive the payout from the Bangor-area district following a lawsuit filed in 2024.
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A Lewiston native hikes the Appalachian Trail toward home
Joe Rando, a 1984 Lewiston High School graduate, started the 2,200-mile journey in February. So far, he says, he hasn’t let the ‘quit days’ get to him.