Rangeley Health and Wellness is one of eight nonprofits in Maine to receive funding to increase awareness for screening in rural areas.
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1 firefighter dead, at least 10 people injured in fire and explosion at Searsmont mill
A large plume of black smoke was visible for miles as firefighters rushed to Robbins Lumber in Waldo County, where state Fire Marshal Shawn Esler said at an afternoon press conference “we have not even really begun a scene examination.”
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Posted inNews, Rumford Falls Times
Invasive emerald ash borer detected in Rumford
Officials say it is important not to transport out-of-state firewood to prevent spread of the invasive bug.
Posted inCommunity
Mayor Carl Sheline: A handful of reckless acts do not define Lewiston | Column
The facts show that people believe in the long-term potential of the city, the mayor writes.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Maine will hold its first-ever citizens’ assembly on education next month. What is it?
University of Southern Maine researcher Jennifer Chace says the initiative will bring together delegates from across the state to define forward-looking priorities for pre K-12 education in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Can a baby boom save the right whale — and Maine’s lobster industry?
Record births are slowing the endangered species’ decline, potentially shifting the regulatory landscape for the state’s iconic fishery.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, News, Politics
Maine gets another mention on ‘SNL.’ Could a Senate race sketch be next? | Column
The return of a Tucker Carlson impersonation has us wondering, who would play Graham Platner?
Posted inNews
Central Maine Community College celebrates largest graduating class in school history
739 students received diplomas Thursday at The Colisée in Lewiston.
Posted inNews
Bernie Sanders to rally with candidates Platner, Jackson in Portland and Orono
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner and Maine gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson will join Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at 2 events over Memorial Day weekend.