Harpswell residents first heard the Declaration of Independence read on the steps of the 1757 meetinghouse. The Elijah Kellogg Church has continued to honor the tradition.
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Paramount and Skydance merge, signaling end of a family reign in Hollywood and the rise of new power
The deal closes out a decadeslong run by the Redstone family and injects desperately needed cash into a legacy studio that has struggled to adapt to a shifting entertainment landscape.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Sabattus Water District to treat system for coliform bacteria
The Sabattus Water District will introduce low levels of chlorine to its system to combat coliform bacteria.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food, Maine
Lost Kitchen’s Erin French stars in new food travel show
Episodes of ‘Getting Lost with Erin French’ are airing on Magnolia Network and streaming on Max.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says
Federal prosecutors gave Boeing the choice of either entering a guilty plea or facing a trial on the felony criminal charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States.
Posted inNation / World, News
Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s main children’s hospital
The daytime barrage targeted 5 Ukrainian cities with more than 40 missiles of different types, and Ukraine’s air force says it intercepted 30 missiles.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills
Deputies arrest Gilead man wanted in violent incidents on July 4
Jacob McGurn, 28, turned himself in to police Monday.
Posted inNation / World, News
NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here’s what to know
Europe is facing a rise of far-right populism, particularly in France and Hungary, threatening what had been a bedrock pillar of post-World War II security and stability.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Police continue search for Augusta man described as armed and dangerous
Officials are seeking Justin M. Larrabee, 40, because he allegedly used a gun Friday afternoon to threaten his parents at their house on Riverside Drive.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Read the letter Biden sent to House Democrats telling them to support him
President Biden’s letter to Democrats in Congress points to respecting the primary process and focusing on his economic vision.