LEWISTON – Maine Public Broadcasting is in the final stages of raising money for digital broadcasting as it announces the public phase of its capital campaign, “More Connected. More Maine. The Campaign for Maine Public Broadcasting’s Programming.”The statewide television, radio and education service is close to the end of the largest campaign in its history. […]

RUMFORD – Rumford Hospital announces the following births:Jordan Allen Hastings, a boy to Nicki Record and Bill Hastings of Rumford, Sept. 18. Siblings, Rebecca L. and Ethan B. Hastings. Grandparents, Terry and Tina Record of Lewiston, Elaine and Tom DeLuca of Lewiston, Barbara Hastings of Wilton, Ted Tibbitts of Lewiston; great-grandparents, Eddy Hastings of Chesterville, […]

PORTLAND – The second annual Cure Breast Cancer for Maine luncheon will welcome Christine Clifford on Tuesday, Sept. 30, as the guest speaker.A cancer survivor, Clifford is the president/CEO of the Cancer Club, which markets humorous and helpful products internationally for people with cancer and their loved ones. She also has written several award-winning books […]

FARMINGTON – A page B1 story in Wednesday’s Franklin edition should have noted that Maine Education Commissioner Susan Gendron has recommended a change in the start of Learning Results. It is now up to the Legislature to delay Learning Results or not. They will vote during the upcoming session.

LEWISTON – The following births are announced at Central Maine Medical Center:Justin Aaron Le, a boy to Christy and Erik Le of Lewiston, Sept. 15. Siblings, Kaylin and Jasmin. Grandparents, Claire Tremaine of Sabattus, Doreen and Mike Jones of Lewiston, Richard and Deb Tremaine of Auburn; great-grandparents, Henriette Bergeron of Lewiston, Geneva and Rene Raymond […]

LEWISTON – The following births are announced at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center:David Raymond Williams, a boy to Jennifer L. and Peter F. Williams of Otisfield, Sept. 17. Sibling, Emma Marguerite Williams. Grandparents, Gerard and Patricia Raymond of Lewiston, Harold and Elva Williams of Auburn.Adria Faith McCall, a girl to Hillarie Vaughan and William McCall […]

VASSALBORO – The state added seven game wardens to its ranks at a graduation ceremony at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. The wardens will fill seven vacant districts across the state.The newest wardens and the district they are assigned to are: Mike Boyer, Jackman; Robert Johansen, Big Ten Township; Jeremy Judd, Gray; John Lonegan, Eagle […]

AUGUSTA – The Consumer Protection Division of the Maine Attorney General’s Office offers free consumer mediation service. The complaint resolution program is for the use of Maine business and consumers and is staffed by trained volunteers. All mediations are conducted over the phone or by mail from the Attorney General’s Office in Augusta.The service is […]

LEWISTON – St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center announces the following births:Cameron Bolduc, a boy to Amber Capponi and Raymond Bolduc of Lewiston, Sept. 17. Grandparents, Sue Chervenak and Andrew Capponi of Lewiston; great-grandparents, Gail Brooks of Lewiston, Daniel Bolduc of Orlando, Fla.Gabriel Ole Johnson, a boy to Louise and Brian Johnson of Auburn, Sept. 18. […]

LEWISTON – The following births are announced at Central Maine Medical Center:Evan William Russo, a boy to Sarah and Alton Russo of Gorham, Sept. 13. Grandparents, Anthony and Wendy Russo of Falmouth, Brent and Mary Beth Washburn of Concord, N.H.Diego Raul Alonso, a boy to Debra and Jamie Alonso of Gray, Sept. 14. Sibling, Carmen. […]