People can celebrate the Advent season at Festivals of Lessons and Carols, set to be presented at multiple locations in Maine in the coming weeks. The Festival of Lessons and Carols is an Advent tradition that dates back to the late 19th century. It is a blend of Scripture, prayers, and Christmas carols chosen to […]
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Scout leaders attend outdoor training in Belgrade
BELGRADE — Scout Leaders completed training courses during the weekend of Oct. 22 at Camp Bomazeen. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training and the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills were the two courses offered. BALOO provides basic instruction for any Cub Scout adult leader or parent who will go on Cub Scout Den or Pack […]
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Christmas tree shortage leaves some nonprofits out on a limb
Some have had to forgo their annual fundraising tree sales, but others have secured stock.
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Construction company mourns loss of 2 leaders killed in Arundel plane crash
Federal aviation safety officials will investigate what caused the aircraft to go down, killing pilot Eldon Morrison, 81, of Yarmouth, and Paul Koziell, 55, of Scarborough.
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Fundraiser accepting cans, bottles at Auburn, Scarborough sites
In observance of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader plans to participate in Q97.9 Cans for a Cure, and needs help in filling its moving van. To honor a cancer survivor or loved one, or to help those in need, people can drop empty cans or bottles, off […]
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Scarborough Comfort Inn & Suites to stop sheltering homeless people
The Town Council agreed to renew the hotel’s operating license if the owner transitioned away from temporary housing.
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Maine law limits liability on private trails, such as where Georgia woman died
Tuesday’s fatal fall from the Prouts Neck Cliff Walk raises questions, but the state’s recreational use statute shields landowners in many cases.
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Georgia woman died on privately maintained path
A Georgia woman visiting Maine spent the morning before her 55th birthday walking a private path along the cliffs of Scarborough that has been used by the public for centuries. Just before 10:30 a.m. Monday, Romona Gowens of Calhoun, Georgia, fell from a 30-foot cliff after a fence she was leaning on broke, police said. […]
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Georgia woman dies after falling from cliff in Scarborough
Scarborough police identified the woman as 54-year-old Romona Gowens of Calhoun, Georgia.
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Maine Med, nurses reach contract agreement with 15% wage increases over 3 years
The tentative agreement will be voted on next week and is the first contract negotiated by the nurses union since it was formed last year.