‘Throughout the making process, it is essential to pause and play,’ Michael Libby wrote in his artist statement.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Nation / World, News
What’s Patrick Dempsey been up to? New films and a return to racing.
The Buckfield native took up racing again this year after an eight-year hiatus.
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Jay Planning Board to consider reapplication for shoreland zoning permit for transmission project
The NECEC Transmission LLC has not finished the project in the shoreland zoning area in Jay and its permit expires on Nov. 9.
Posted inMaine, News
Former Maine CDC director Shah: State must prepare for health impacts of climate-driven flooding
Nirav Shah, now the deputy director of the U.S. CDC, praised Maine for addressing extreme heat and tick-borne illnesses. Those who survive floods report more stress, anxiety and depression, health groups say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photos: Day of Caring in Androscoggin County
Volunteers from area businesses take part in the annual United Way event.
Posted inMaine, News
At long last, Mainers could vote for a new state flag. Here’s everything you need to know.
Question 5 on the November ballot will give voters a chance to decide whether a version of the original 1901 Maine state flag should replace the current flag featuring the state seal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State foliage expert predicts vibrant display ‘for the record books’
Maine’s leaf-peeping season kicked off this week with the first foliage report of the fall from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Posted inMaine
Portland considers changes to needle exchange program after growing complaints
Mayor Mark Dion wants to limit the number of needles the city gives out. But the public health department is exploring less drastic measures, like a potential syringe buy-back program.
Posted inMaine
Maine one of 17 U.S. states likely to see northern lights Thursday night
A geomagnetic storm will cause the aurora borealis to be visible from parts of the United States and most of Canada on Thursday, and perhaps again Friday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Public put to work to find solutions to recent violence in Lewiston
Julia Sleeper-Whiting, founder and director of Tree Street Youth in Lewiston, broke the crowd of about 60 into eight different groups and then spent the next hour running from table to table to keep those groups motivated.