A Windham couple will follow in the footsteps of a Civil War regiment next month, seeing for themselves the sites described in the letters.
September 2013
LePage officials tried to scuttle state’s done deal on wind, Statoil
Documents provide a glimpse into negotiations over the wind project among administration officials, lawmakers, lawyers and other stakeholders.
Brunswick to celebrate new police station
An open house to be held at the new, $5.5 million facility on Wednesday will feature tours and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
N.H. crash that killed two cyclists under investigation
The crash killed two Massachusetts women during an annual bike ride along the New England coastline.
Augusta’s Western Avenue roadwork to begin
The reconstruction of the heavily traveled stretch will affect an average 23,000 motorists daily.
Obama tells mourners ‘tears are not enough’
The president memorializes Navy Yard shooting victims with a call to action on gun control measures.
Bombs kill 75 at Pakistan church
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Two suicide bombers detonated explosives Sunday outside a historic church in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 75 people as they left worship services. The bombing, the deadliest single attack on Christians that church leaders could recall in Pakistan’s 66-year history, sparked widespread protests and renewed concerns over the country’s ability to protect […]
People & Entertainment: Kidnap film ‘Prisoners’ leads at box office
NEW YORK – The more adult-oriented fall moviegoing season got off to a strong start over the weekend, as the Hugh Jackman kidnapping drama “Prisoners” opened with a box office-leading $21.4 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Warner Bros. thriller, which also stars Jake Gyllenhaal, is among the first fall films with Oscar aspirations […]
Events
RANGELEY Ladies Community Breakfast The next Ladies Community Breakfast will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church on Lake Street. Individuals with special dietary needs are welcome to call 864-3807. WESTBROOK Food preservation talk A food preservation program will be offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Highland Lake […]
Briefs
BUXTON Recycled ink cartridges to fund scholarships The Buxton Garden Club is collecting used Inkjet cartridges and cellphones to fund its Bonny Eagle High School Scholarship for graduating seniors. Collection boxes are at Buxton Recycling Center, Buxton Town Hall, West Buxton Library, Salmon Falls Library, Hollis Town Hall and Hollis Center Library. BELFAST Community services […]