Hailed by its organizers as “the place to be on a wintry Saturday morning,” the Brunswick Winter Market in Fort Andross was abuzz with activity over the weekend, affirming its status as a community hub. Snug between the well-established flea market and Cabot Mill Antiques in the renovated mill overlooking the Androscoggin River, the Brunswick […]
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Brunswick’s LeBlanc on her way to Antarctica
BRUNSWICK Brunswick resident and college student Kalyn LeBlanc has had a lot of travels, but she’s never gone further than her next voyage that will take her to one of the most extreme environments on the globe. “I like a good adventure,” said LeBlanc, 21, who is on her way to Antarctica as part of […]
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Habitat homes given Energy Star certification
FREEPORT Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland’s three completed Freeport units were awarded Energy Star certification for high energy efficiency. “In November my heating bill was only around $70,” said Habitat homeowner Nyapeni Doulthan. “I expect to it to go up in December and in the colder months, with the heating estimate for the year […]
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Phippsburg wraps up 200th anniversary celebration
PHIPPSBURG After a yearlong roster of events, Phippsburg residents gathered for the final celebratory event commemorating the town’s 200th Anniversary. More than 150 attendees joined the closing ceremony that took place earlier this month at the Phippsburg Elementary School. The ceremony opened with the posting of colors by the Phippsburg American Legion Memorial Post 216 […]
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Young generation volunteering more
WASHINGTON Tired of hearing people grouse about a tuned-out, apathetic younger generation? Well, here’s a comeback: Today’s young Americans are more serious about giving back than their parents were. In fact, those under age 30 now are more likely to say citizens have a “very important obligation” to volunteer, an Associated Press-GfK poll finds. The […]
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Task force meets with landlords, tenants
PORTLAND (AP) — A task force created in the wake of a fatal Portland fire will meet with landlords, tenants and the Portland Housing Authority in January to develop its final recommendations. Portland officials created the Fire/Code Inspections Task Force after six people died in a Nov. 1 apartment house fire. The house had a […]
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Funerals set for 3 homicide victims
BANGOR (AP) — Funerals are set for a mother and her two children who were killed in their home in Garland. Memorial services are to be held this afternoon at a funeral home in Ellsworth for 36-year-old Christina Sargent, 10-year-old Duwayne Coke and 8-year-old Destiny Sargent. Charged in the killings is Keith Coleman of Garland. […]
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Cooler weather on tap this week
PORTLAND (AP) — More seasonable weather is in store for Mainers who got a taste of spring in December. Meteorologist Margaret Curtis from the National Weather Service says cooler weather is on tap starting today, with highs in the 20s and 30s for much of the state this week. Bangor hit 54 on Christmas Day, […]
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Holden fire displaces dozens of residents
HOLDEN (AP) — Two people were injured and more than two dozen residents were displaced after a fire at a Holden apartment complex. Fire Chief Ryan Davis says the fire at Holden Square Apartments reported at about 9 p.m. Sunday was contained to the second-floor unit in which it started, but concerns about smoke and […]
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Acton man charged with sex assault
ACTON (AP) — An Acton man has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a sleeping 9-year-old boy. Keith Poole is charged with unlawful sexual contact and burglary. Police say the 22-year-old Poole entered the boy’s home at about 4 a.m. Saturday and sexually touched the boy while he was sleeping. The boy woke up and […]