The first Sunday in February is set at American Legion Post 24 as the day to honor the sacrifices of the four chaplains, who helped save hundreds from sinking ship.
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Maine copy of the Declaration of Independence to tour state
The Maine Historical Society in Portland announced 16 stops Thursday as part of a slate of events to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
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All 6 killed in Bangor plane crash formally identified
Earlier in the week, police identified 2 of the other passengers and both pilots.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
As Maine feels the affordability crunch, here are lawmakers’ plans to ease the burden
Democrats have offered a slate of bills aimed at lowering costs, while Republicans are pushing to bring Maine into line with new federal tax policies.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local & State, News, The Rangeley Highlander, Varsity Maine
Sun Journal hires new community, sports writers; promotes education reporter
Longtime Central Maine reporter Emily Duggan joins new hires Quentin Blais and Jimmy James on the Sun Journal group’s writing staff.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News, Politics
Is Maine considering a law to require annual registration of lawnmowers? | Fact brief
A widely shared image on Facebook claims that Gov. Janet Mills sponsored an act to require $38 fees and registration stickers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Pete Hegseth will visit Bath Iron Works on Monday
Maine State Police confirmed that the agency is planning security for the defense secretary’s stop at the shipyard.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lewiston museum gets ‘critical’ $3M boost toward its new home
The Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor is expected to open its new $14 million center in June at the former Camden Yarns Mill near Simard-Payne Park.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Things to Do
‘Still’ scores with ‘delicate balance’ between humor, drama at Lewiston’s Public Theatre | Review
The off-Broadway hit offers ‘remarkable’ writing, ‘brilliant’ acting in a story about second chances.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Update to plans for Farmington’s Main Street include design, aesthetics upgrades
The Select Board was given an update on utilities and a retaining wall in phase one of the Main Street improvement project.