The 1956 Cessna 170B was trying to take off when it crashed around 1:30 p.m. Monday, state police said.
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Bernie Sanders backs Graham Platner, Troy Jackson at Labor Day rally in Portland
The Vermont independent stumped with progressive candidates for Senate and governor against ‘oligarchy,’ the MAGA movement and the Democratic party establishment before a crowd of several thousand.
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A conversation with Brian Ambrette, director of Maine’s new resilience office
‘It’s important for an entity like the State Resilience Office to have this kind of high altitude vantage point to think about responses that can address multiple issues at a time, like threats to community safety, economic wellbeing and resilience posed by climate change.’
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A guide to researching nursing homes and assisted living facilities
Transitioning an older loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility is difficult, especially when you’re trying to figure out whether a facility will be safe and meet their needs.
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Hundreds attend ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ rallies in Maine
Labor Day gatherings in Wayne and Auburn were some of several in Maine and across the country.
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Bill Diamond, former Maine secretary of state and state senator, dies at 80
In recent years, the Democrat from Windham had become a fervent critic of Maine’s child protective system.
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Buckfield celebrates Labor Day
The largest Labor Day Parade in the state kicks off Buckfield Community Day. Following the parade, the annual Buckfield Community Day featured games, entertainment and food at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School.
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Barbershop conversation leads to scholarship effort in Mexico
‘We wanted to do something to honor Sally’s life, and since she had unforgettable interactions with folks at Region 9 (where she had worked), we hope to raise $500 for each of four students graduating in 2026, with a In Memory Award,’ Mitzi Sequoia said.
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Rumford school, library collaborate on book publishing project
Kindergarten teacher Jessica Curato said, ‘They did a great job. They were amazing… We chose teamwork as a theme. A dozen kids, over a period of six weeks. The kids did the illustration work as well.’
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Auburn Community Concert Band seeks new members / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The next open membership window to join the Auburn Community Concert Band is Sept. 10-17. Membership requirements include owning your own wind instrument, knowing how to read music, and being able to commit to the band’s weekly schedule of Wednesday evening rehearsals and concerts. This fall, the band is hoping to add some […]