The Woman’s Literary Union spent the day Friday decorating for Christmas ahead of the holiday reception and self-guided tours this weekend.
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Wilton goldsmith to close retail store at Christmas, continue with online jewelry business
Ron Gelinas, 74, has made jewelry since 1990.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Kevin Boilard has focused on helping others because ‘kindness can become contagious’
Boilard and his team run Kaydenz Kitchen in Lewiston, a nonprofit that provides shelter and support for the homeless in the area.
Posted inMaine, News
Thanksgiving storm knocked out power to more than 70,000 Maine customers
The areas hardest hit included Somerset, Kennebec and Androscoggin counties. By Sunday, all but a small handful of customers were without power.
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Near Jackman, land conservation group buys 44,000 acres for $44 million
The Conservation Fund recently acquired the forest land in northern Somerset and Franklin counties, near the Canadian border.
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Remains, artifacts could soon be repatriated to Wabanaki tribes in Maine. It hasn’t always been that easy.
A 1990 federal law requires museums and cultural institutions to inventory remains or items thought to be funerary. But that process is often drawn out and doesn’t always run smoothly.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Gov. Mills doesn’t rule out challenging Susan Collins for U.S. Senate in 2026
But Maine’s Democratic governor said she is focusing on her final two years as governor, while applauding U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ ascent as chair of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, where she can direct more federal spending to Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Volunteers provide food, blankets, clothing for the needy in Lewiston
Thanksgiving Day at Kennedy Park saw volunteers giving out hot food, warm clothing and kindness.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 board discusses technology updates and challenges
The RSU 9 board of directors discussed updates on technology integration, including the successes and challenges of the recent iPad deployment for grades 6-12 and staff participation in the ACTEM fall conference.