Removal of art display brings into focus century-old Skowhegan labor strike

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May 24, 2022

Removal of art display brings into focus century-old Skowhegan labor strike

Some on social media recently criticized Skowhegan Savings Bank after an art display was removed from the building that depicted a 1907 strike, but the bank says it only sought to have another display featured because it better represented the bank's history.
Published
May 24, 2022

Woman tells Waterville school board that Black daughter mistreated by teachers at high school

Karlene Burrell-McRae, who's an administrator at Colby College, urged the schools and Board of Education on Monday to "do better."
Published
May 24, 2022

Republican congressional candidates differ on whether U.S. should aid Ukraine

In Maine's 2nd District, primary contender Bruce Poliquin says yes to aid; Liz Caruso says no
Published
May 24, 2022

Public health officials warn of possible hepatitis A exposure at Skowhegan Walmart

A person who worked in the deli section of the store was found to have been sick with the contagious liver disease this month, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Published
May 24, 2022

Red’s Eats in Wiscasset will be featured on Netflix series

The lobster roll landmark will be featured in an episode of Netflix show 'Somebody Feed Phil' this month.
Published
May 24, 2022

Wells man held without bail in death of his toddler niece

Andrew Huber Young, 19, who is charged with murder, was ordered to have no contact with his father and brother, who were injured in the shooting at their family home on Saturday. He also is barred from contact with the mother of Octavia Huber-Young, the toddler who was shot and killed.
Published
May 24, 2022

Former Portland police chief running for Michigan governor may not qualify for primary

Michigan’s elections bureau says five Republican candidates for governor, including James Craig, failed to file enough valid nominating signatures and shouldn't qualify for the August primary.
Published
May 24, 2022

Maine reports big drop in COVID hospitalizations

While daily case counts have declined from earlier this month, new omicron subvariants continue to circulate and drive a wave of infections.
Published
May 23, 2022

Fire destroys waterfront hotel in Boothbay Harbor

The fire broke out around 8:30 p.m. at the Beach Cove Waterfront Inn, according to Wiscasset Deputy Fire chief John Merry.
Published
May 23, 2022

Longtime renters at Wells motel fighting eviction

A judge has granted Pine Tree Legal's request for a restraining order, preventing the Majestic Regency Resort in Wells from evicting 10 renters who were told last week they had days to move out or face arrest.