The crash near the Merrymeeting Bridge on Oct. 4 resulted in the death of the woman’s 23-year-old passenger.
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Small historical societies struggle to survive: ‘No money, no membership, no space’
Oxford County groups hope to gather a second time this year to discuss shared concerns.
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Valentine’s Day at the Bath wastewater treatment plant: Powerful smells and the power of love
Three tours of the city’s Water Pollution Treatment Plant taught couples about Maine wastewater systems on Saturday. Romantic, right?
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Somerset SnowFest kicks off with week of winter activities in Skowhegan
The annual event began with a carnival and fishing derby at Lake George Regional Park and leads into Skijor Skowhegan next weekend.
Posted inNews, Sports
Cheating allegations, curse words fuel curling controversy in Olympics
Canada warned after tense match with Sweden came to a brief standstill.
Posted inMaine, News
50 years after Maine eliminated parole, lawmakers decline a chance to restore it
The likelihood of a veto by Gov. Janet Mills, who opposes the effort to reestablish a parole system, hung over debate at the Capitol.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
In Maine’s Democratic Senate primary, the candidates’ styles couldn’t be more different
Last week, Graham Platner crowd-surfed at a Dropkick Murphys show, while Gov. Janet Mills cut ribbon and met quietly with local business owners.
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Man arrested in Skowhegan by Border Patrol was authorized to work, attorney says
Federal court records show the man had an Employment Authorization Document, allowing him to work in the U.S.
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Portland Museum of Art looks to provide community space while expansion plans take shape
The temporary open-air space on Free Street, which will require city approval, would be free to the public and present an opportunity for the Portland Museum of Art to pilot programs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
What goes into a perfect Valentine’s Day bouquet?
Harmon’s Floral Company sells 10,000 roses during the week of Valentine’s Day.