PORTLAND (AP) — Powerful gusts topping 50 mph accompanied by driving rain have knocked out power for thousands of utility customers in northern New England. Central Maine Power reported more than 20,000 outages, and Emera Maine more than 10,000 outages at the peak Sunday evening. Outages also were reported in New Hampshire and Vermont. Tom […]
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Agricultural show coming to Augusta
AUGUSTA (AP) — The 75th Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show will bring more than 120 exhibits about farm equipment and services to Maine’s capital city this week. The event will take place at the Augusta Civic Center from Tuesday to Thursday and is hosted by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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2 York County residents win football competition
SACO — Two girls from York County won in the Maine division of the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition held on Dec. 6 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, for their age group. The winners were Kadence Presby from North Waterboro, who played with the Saco Junior Trojans for the past two years, including […]
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UMaine now accepting apps for MFA program
The University of Maine is now accepting applications for UMaine system’s only program of its kind, the Intermedia MFA program. The IMFA is a unique MFA graduate program that seeks to provide students with advanced study and practice in interdisciplinary art. This program is distinctive in that it places an emphasis on intensive creative development […]
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Gleanings
10 years ago From the Journal Tribune: “Det. Sgt. Robert Makenzie’s mustache, once well-trimmed, has grown longer during the past few months. Officer David Jamieson is also sporting more facial hair than usual. At the Kennebunk Police Department, they are not alone. The two KPD veterans, along with other members of the department’s union, have […]
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Today in History
Today is Monday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2016. There are 355 days left in the year. On this date: In 1861, Alabama became the fourth state to withdraw from the Union. In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed the Grand Canyon National Monument (it became a national park in 1919). In 1913, the first […]
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Today’s Highlight in History:
On Jan. 11, 1964, U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry issued “Smoking and Health,” a report which concluded that “cigarette smoking contributes substantially to mortality from certain specific diseases and to the overall death rate.” Ten years ago A Georgian court convicted Vladimir Arutyunian of trying to assassinate President George W. Bush and Georgian President Mikhail […]
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Tuesday, January 12
The Teen Advisory Board at the Kennebunk Free Library will meet from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Hank’s Room of the library, 112 Main St. Children in grades 6 to 12 may attend and discuss teen programs and activities for the new year. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call 985-2173, ext. 5 or visit www.kennebunklibrary.org. […]
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Second session of the 127th Maine Legislature begins
This past Wednesday, the 6th of January, the Maine Legislature reconvened for the second session of the 127th Maine Legislature. With much speculation surrounding the possibility of impeachment of the governor or some sort of censure, the first day of the session began and ended with little mention of any pending motions. Most importantly, we […]