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Three Lewiston soldiers died in France on the same day in World War I
The German advance at the Battle of Belleau Woods, near Paris, took the lives of two local infantrymen and one engineer on June 6, 1918.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Colby, Bates commencements celebrate student contributions, next steps
The two ceremonies Sunday recognized thousands of graduates from two of Maine’s premier private colleges.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
The weather in Maine has been weird lately, even by New England standards
Severe downpours, 80-degree days and snow accumulation on Maine’s peaks are among the surprises May has brought to the state.
Posted inMaine, News
York beachgoer revives drowning woman at Long Sands Beach
Officials say the bystander used CPR to revive the 20-year-old woman after she was pulled from the water.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
On prom night, Old Hollywood comes to Maine
Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram photographer Brianna Soukup was there as students at Mt. Blue High School got ready to dance away a rainy night at their prom this year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
What will tourist season in Maine look like? Three towns weigh in
We went to Old Orchard Beach, Bar Harbor and Belgrade to see how business owners and local leaders are preparing for a summer of uncertainty.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Meet the Mechanic Falls native who led the last bayonet charge in U.S. Army history
Lewis Millett was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on Feb. 7, 1951, in the Korean War.
Posted inMaine, News
Developers of rejected Scarborough housing proposal offer new, scaled-down plan
Residents and officials opposed the South Portland Housing Development Corporation’s 96-unit proposal for a slew of reasons. Now, a new plan influenced by that criticism is being presented.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
St. Dom’s graduates its final class
Class of 2025 President Brookelyn Irene Whited said that with the school’s recent troubles, the vibe was a little bit different this year.