Participants visited the crypt and other spooky spots during a fundraiser Thursday for Riverside Cemetery. Staff photos by Russ Dillingham.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
After 20 years, ‘American Idol’s’ Julia Gagnon found a brother she had never met
The former ‘American Idol’ finalist began looking for her brother after her birth mother died in Guatemala in 2024. The search ended with a joyful reunion in North Carolina last week.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Question 1 would limit access for Indigenous voters in Maine, Wabanaki advocates say
The ballot measure would not allow for use of tribal IDs when voting, creating ‘incongruency’ in the law, according to Maine’s secretary of state.
Posted inMaine, News
The Veggies’ 20-year run as a fun-loving Lewiston band is cut short by Parkinson’s
The popular 5-piece group, with a comical side to them, will play its final gig Saturday night at Fast Breaks.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Jury awards Maine mother $25M in wrongful death lawsuit against Brunswick health provider
Lyndsey Sutherland alleged that Mid Coast Medical Group failed to follow a standard of care when considering her teenage daughter’s medical symptoms 4 years ago.
Posted inMaine, News
Search for new Lewiston police chief down to 4 finalists, officials say
A field of 18 candidates has been whittled down to four, some from as far away as the Midwest.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Northern Franklin County prepares to feed those facing a potential loss of SNAP benefits
From a newly built food pantry at Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township to food drives, individuals and organizations are responding to help their neighbors.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay voters to decide Nov. 4 on updated town comprehensive plan
Residents will vote Tuesday on whether to adopt the plan, which is a long-range guide for development, land use and community priorities.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine to demolish its oldest building for parking. Some students are pushing back.
The university wants to replace 192-year-old Crossland Hall on the Orono campus with a parking lot for its sports complex.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Maine Constitution requires state to provide SNAP, says Winthrop Democrat
Sen. Craig Hickman, an organic farmer, says the state ‘must act quickly’ to cover the anticipated loss of federal food assistance for 170,000 Mainers.