A new welcome center at the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine tells the story of the land from the perspective of its original inhabitants — the Native Americans who comprise the Wabanaki Confederacy
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
New CEO at YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston sees community partnerships as key to success
‘I really feel like the nonprofit landscape is showing us that the successful, sustainable nonprofit organizations are doing so with a foundation of partnerships,’ Brian Curtin said.
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Posted inMaine, Sports
Drugs and alcohol nearly killed this Maine wrestling champ. Now healthy, he hopes his story helps save others.
Seven years sober from alcohol, marijuana and cocaine addiction, the Wells native now looks to give back.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, Maine
Bates Dance Festival’s youth outreach program celebrates 30 years of community, connection
A fortuitous meeting at the Bates Dance Festival in 1994 began a decadeslong labor of love for the founders of the Bates Youth Arts Program.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Humans, not beavers, to blame for dam at Tripp Pond in Poland
Surveillance photos show two unidentified people apparently working without permission on an artificial dam at an outlet on the pond, where property owners have fought over water levels.
Posted inMaine, News
Old Hallowell Day brings the music and the fun
For nearly six decades, Old Hallowell Day, which stretches over three days, has celebrated the city and its residents.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Livermore Falls sets Aug. 5 hearing ahead of annual town meeting
The Select Board scheduled a public hearing, reviewed staffing updates from the police chief, and discussed town projects and citizen petitions.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Fayette board reappoints leadership, approves wide slate of officials
Select Board also discussed road work, flags and a pond infestation.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
‘Good Trouble’ stakes a line in Norway, South Paris
Oxford Hills citizens displayed messages in support of climate reform, civil and human rights, American workers and the U.S. Constitution, or against President Donald Trump’s deportation policies and the growing influence of billionaires over U.S. politics and economy.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston’s Central Maine Healthcare hit with lawsuits over alleged data breach
A motion to consolidate the class action lawsuits into one was still being considered by the court as of Friday.