In a compromise deal, Republicans and Democrats negotiating the new lines for Maine congressional districts have agreed to keep Waterville in the more southern 1st District while moving the state capital to the 2nd.
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Republican Chuck Grassley, 88, to seek an 8th U.S. Senate term
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator.
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Estate planning documents every college student should have in place
With young adults heading off to college, there’s one area that might get overlooked in the shuffle of all the other important planning and preparation that’s taking place. No matter how close you are when your child leaves home, it’s important to remember that, legally, you may not hold the same rights in your relationship […]
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Maine health care providers gear up to offer COVID-19 booster shots
Meanwhile, the delta variant continues to drive infections and hospitalizations around the state, with 714 new cases reported on Friday.
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Activists stage global rallies over climate change
Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg takes part in a protest in Berlin.
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Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders as China concerns grow
The president holds discussions at the White House with the leaders of India, Australia and Japan.
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Inside Bridgton: Sept. 24
Rotary, lake association need volunteers for Stevens Brook Trail cleanup The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club and Lake Environmental Association will lead a cleanup of Stevens Brook Trail between Food City and Smith Avenue Saturday, Sept. 25. There will also be a scavenger hunt for children. Volunteers are asked to meet at 9:30 a.m. at Food […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Appetizing apples
September and October are my favorite months and I whole-heartedly embrace the days by gathering goodies from my favorite farmers and then cooking up a storm. I look forward to my drives to Dresden, Bowdoinham, Litchfield or farther afield every week. On my last outing, picking apples was the highlight. Many of you already know […]
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Sande’s Picks: Frontier Café to reopen under new business model
Frontier Café, 14 Maine St., Brunswick, has received a Shuttered Venue Grant from the Small Business Administration that is allowing the owners to reconfigure their business to open their coffee house/bar, cinema and gallery sometime in October. The business is seeking a “culinary partner” to take over the food service functions and staffing continues to […]
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Inside Windham: Sept. 24
Windham police officers honored for service to community Five members of the Windham Police Department were recently honored for their years of service to our community. Drug Recognition Expert Raymond Williams received a Lifetime Achievement Award at a training held in Cape Elizabeth earlier this month. The award recognized Williams for his continued work in […]