The agency’s new executive director started her job in August with 30-plus years of experience at the intersection of arts and government.
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A year after Lewiston, UNE students prepare for mass casualty incidents
Saturday’s student-run mass casualty training featured Dr. Timothy Counihan, Central Maine Healthcare’s chief of surgery, who coordinated the immediate response to the Lewiston shooting.
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Crash on Center Street in Auburn sends 1 to hospital
A two-vehicle crash on Saturday sent a Litchfield man to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Photo Album: Poland Heritage Day 2024
Checking out the history at one of the state’s most storied properties.
Posted inMaine
Driver dies Friday in tractor trailer crash on Route 201 in West Forks
A tractor trailer ran off U.S. Route 201 in The Forks on Friday around 3 p.m., killing Leland Moore, 60, of Madison.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon residents still have Water Department concerns as town officials offer collaboration
Town councilors have invited the Lisbon Water Department to collaborate with the town on how to address ongoing issues.
Posted inMaine
Woodworkers festival brings chainsaw art, pine car racing to Monmouth
The first Woodworkers Tool Festival hosted by the Maine Cabin Masters and Kennebec Cabin Co. had dozens of woodworking vendors, demonstrations and classes.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
When Lyndon B. Johnson came to Portland 60 years ago, a hundred thousand followed
Johnson’s 1964 visit drew what may have been the largest crowd Portland has ever seen. Sixty years later, those in attendance still remember the group’s energy.
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Surgeon general visits Maine, encourages social connections to combat isolation
Dr. Vivek Murthy said loneliness is a public health issue just like smoking and obesity.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 30 LEWISTON — City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Only item on the agenda is an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. TUESDAY, Oct. 1 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m. in Room 2024 at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, […]