The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Southern Maine Athletes of the Week: Winter Week 4
Press Herald sports writers nominate high school athletes from the prior week’s games.
Readers vote for their top choice and the winner will be announced in the newspapers the following Saturday all season long!
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Posted inDo This
This weekend, head to First Friday Art Walk or Star Wars Night with the Maine Mariners
Among the things you can do this weekend is head to Roasty’s in Portland for an epic roast beef sandwich.
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: David James Powers
Powers, David James, 65, of Kingston, N.H., Dec. 31, 2024, in Exeter, N.H. Visit 4-7 p.m., Jan. 5, Elliott, Woodworth and Rogers..
Posted inObituaries, Times Record, Times Record Obituaries
Obituary: David James Powers
KINGSTON, N.H. – David James “Dave” Powers, 65, of Kingston, N.H., passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2024, in Exeter, N.H.
Posted inMaine, News
Ticonic Bridge closes Monday to all traffic for 6 months
The bridge carries U.S. Route 201 over the Kennebec River from Waterville to Winslow.
Posted inObituaries, Times Record, Times Record Obituaries
Obituary: Muguette “Midge” Denise Brillant
HARPSWELL – Muguette “Midge” Denise Brillant, 86, passed away after a brief illness on Dec. 23, 2024, surrounded by her loved …
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s child welfare system still faces ‘enormous pressure,’ watchdog says
Child welfare ombudsman Christine Alberi concluded her 2024 annual report to lawmakers by saying that more improvement is needed in investigating abuse or neglect claims and in reunifying children with families.
Posted inMaine
Fairfield man struck and killed by tractor trailer on I-95 ramp
State police say it appears the man was trying to cross an off-ramp when he was hit by the truck.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Shaping housing struggle stories from fragments
Brian worked for over a decade in home improvement and the Maine lobstering industry. When he became disabled and his income was greatly reduced, the challenge of making ends meet became overwhelming. With no stable housing options, Brian lived out of his truck for years, losing track of time and relationships in the process. The […]