Samuel Osborne and his family, who became beloved members of the Waterville community in the late 19th century, were honored in a Juneteenth celebration at their gravesites in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Maine police agencies are seeking accreditation. What does that mean?
The goal of the program is building trust with communities that police departments serve.
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Waterville eatery attacked on social media for flying Pride flag
For the first time in years, Silver Street Tavern in downtown Waterville is getting a lot of backlash on social media for hanging a rainbow-colored flag outside its restaurant during June, the annual Pride month.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Colby, Bates commencements celebrate student contributions, next steps
The two ceremonies Sunday recognized thousands of graduates from two of Maine’s premier private colleges.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New Sharon: First Maine Baptist missionary to Burma remembered
George Dana Boardman, born in Livermore where his father was a Baptist minister, was initially going to serve in India but became the first Maine Baptist minister to Burma almost 200 years ago.
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A Durham father and son, scarred by war | Column
On Memorial Day we honor those who died while serving the country, but it is difficult to not also remember those who suffered because of war, Amy Calder writes.
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Maine fabric, crafts shops fill the void left after retailer Joann’s bankruptcy
Local store owners say they have already seen new customers coming in to shop for fabric, yarn and other craft supplies.
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Waterville teacher who threatened Trump supporters says she is ‘deeply ashamed’
JoAnna St. Germain said she was suffering from extreme insomnia and other mental health issues when she made posts on social media calling for the military and U.S. Secret Service to ‘take out’ Trump supporters.
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Rep. Jared Golden says ‘dark money’ group is partly why he won’t hold town halls
Indivisible, a progressive 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, D.C., has more than a dozen local chapters in Maine.
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Waterville police, school investigate teacher’s social post urging military to ‘take out’ Trump supporters
Neither Waterville Schools Superintendent Peter Hallen nor Waterville police Chief William Bonney named the teacher who allegedly made the social media posts.