AUGUSTA — Maine is requesting another extension to the Real ID requirement because the latest waiver is due to expire in little more than a month. The state’s current waiver expires on Oct. 10 for complying with Real ID requirements for driver’s licenses to be used to board commercial airplanes. Secretary of State Matt Dunlap […]
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Donald Trump fumes over NYT op-ed; top officials swiftly deny role
Updated 9:45 a.m.: Add the director of national intelligence to the list of Trump administration officials who say they didn’t write the anonymous opinion piece in The New York Times that said an internal “resistance” was working to thwart some of President Donald Trump’s efforts. Dan Coats says speculation that either he or his top […]
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Hospital rejections of mentally ill patients spotlight failure of system
The disclosure that two Lewiston hospitals were found to have illegally rejected patients who arrived at their emergency departments with mental health issues has highlighted a chronic lack of services for people with mental illnesses in Maine. Behavioral health experts, hospital executives and law enforcement officials say the state’s mental health system is riddled with […]
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Phoebe Legere to perform at this year's Harvest Ball
STARKS — Internationally acclaimed musician/composer/songwriter Phoebe Legere returns to her cherished Maine for a performance of original compositions from her “Home — Where the Heart Is” tour on the center stage of the Harvest Ball at noon Sunday, Oct. 7. The Harvest Ball runs from Friday, Oct. 5 to Monday, Oct. 8, at Harry Brown’s […]
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Lisbon Historical Society sponsoring talk on DNA testing
LISBON — The Lisbon Historical Society will present a talk on DNA testing as it relates to genealogy at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the MTM Center, 18 School Street in Lisbon Falls. Society member Kathy Clavette, who has extensive training and experience in such testing regarding genealogy, will present “Exploring DNA testing – is […]
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Maine Outdoor Film Festival comes to Bethel
BETHEL — The Maine Outdoor Film Festival (MOFF) will be co-hosted by The Gem Theater and Mahoosuc Pathways on Friday evening, Sept. 14. MOFF was founded in 2012 by Maine business owners Nick Callanan, Nick Bowie and Joe Christopher. Today the festival has expanded to include films from all over the world, but they continue […]
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Canton dedicates Susan R. Gammon walking trails
CANTON — A founding visionary of the Heritage Garden and Whitney Brook Trail will be honored at a ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. The Parks and Trails Committee voted to commemorate Susan Gammon’s contribution by placing a plaque at the trailhead on Cross Street and one across from the Park and Ride on […]
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Cancer: Take a step back
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Idris Elba, 46; Rosie Perez, 54; Jane Curtin, 71; Swoosie Kurtz, 74. Happy Birthday: Set your sights on bringing about changes that will help you eliminate the negativity in your life, as well as the people and situations that bring you down and hold you back. How you handle others […]
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Franco Center hosting French classes for adults
LEWISTON — The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center will host French classes for adults starting Monday, Sept. 10. The 10-week session will be held Mondays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. through late November. The classes are intended for those who want to improve their proficiency in French. Varied topics will be used as a guide […]
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Manufacturing students tour Lewiston, Auburn plants
LEWISTON — Students enrolled in the Northeast Technical Institute Manufacturing Training Program recently toured Elmet Technologies in Lewiston, as well as International Paper’s corrugated box plant and Modula, both in Auburn. Students were accompanied by training partners NTI classroom teacher Scott Moran; and Christina King, Lisa Hartnett and Monica Millhime of Western Maine Community Action (WMCA). […]