Ben Bragdon will be the Sun Journal’s new managing editor and Jessica Lowell was promoted to managing editor of the Central Maine newspapers.
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Junior Achievement of Maine to host competition at 8 locations
The 2025 challenge, the biggest to date, will match nearly 300 high school students with over 100 mentors from businesses and organizations across the state April 3.
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Maine Arts Commission hosts Poetry Out Loud in Waterville
Pendo Dawe of Maine Coast Waldorf School in Freeport has been named the 2025 Maine Poetry Out Loud State Champion.
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UMaine Extension presents webinar on perennial gardening April 9
Herbaceous perennials support wildlife and pollinators while adding beauty to home gardens.
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Waterville’s Northern Light Inland Hospital to close in June
The hospital had diminished its outpatient and maternal care services in recent months.
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Stephanie Gilbert with Floydian Trip to perform in Waterville March 29
WATERVILLE — Stephanie Gilbert, a classically trained vocalist with degrees from the University of Southern Maine and Yale, plans to perform with Floydian Trip at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. A Vassalboro native, Gilbert first performed at the Waterville Opera House as a child, singing at dance […]
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UMaine Extension webinar on backyard pollinators set for March 19
Participants will learn about the interdependence of pollinators, plants and the environment.
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Maine river flooding risk lower than normal, but ice jam risk higher
U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers not currently expected to be called to break ice on the Kennebec River this spring.
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Rail advocates renew push for passenger service to Bangor
A bill to be heard this week seeks federal seed funding for a proposal to restore passenger service from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono.
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Bay Chamber seeks young Maine musicians for upcoming programs
The programs recognize, encourage and reward music students who are serious in their study and performance of music.