HARPSWELL — The town’s first full-time harbormaster will retire May 5 after 12 years at a job where he basically wrote the handbook. Jim Hays, a former project manager at Bath Iron Works, was hired in 2005 after the town decided to upgrade the harbormaster to a full-time position. “I’m basically a one-man band,” Hays […]
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Residents without smoke alarms can still get them free of charge
Through the American Red Cross of Maine, 30 volunteers installed 319 smoke alarms in Rumford and Mexico on March 11. Residents without smoke alarms can still get them for free through the Rumford and Mexico fire departments. Rumford firefighter Lee Hough installs a smoke detector. A fire-preparedness campaign that began March 11 is still underway […]
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Shelter director determined to change course of those who are homeless
NORWAY — Shortly after 19-year-old Marcus Bennett spent his weekend paying it forward by splitting wood for a local man who needed help heating his house, he hit a patch of black ice on Center Minot Hill Road in Minot and was struck by an SUV. He later died at the hospital. This tragedy took […]
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Maine Red Claws' Josh Hagins always looking for next opportunity
Josh Hagins goes after the ball during a game against the Delaware 87s earlier this season. In the 2016 NCAA basketball tournament, the Little Rock Trojans shattered plenty of office brackets when they upset fifth-seeded Purdue in the first round. Little Rock guard Josh Hagins played an influential role in the game, leading the Trojans […]
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Outdoors in Maine: A gatherer's dilemma
The gathering of wild things for home consumption has always been regarded by my family as one of life’s most basic pleasures. Whether it’s picking fiddlehead greens along a stream bed in late April, picking fall mushrooms to accompany the anticipated November venison back straps, or plucking big, fat juicy black raspberries in late August, […]
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Laurenne Ross earns super-G crown at U.S. Alpine Championships
Eventual winner, Laurenne Ross arcs a left-footed turn. Galena Wardle does some pre-race visualization. Wardle finihed 6th.Sam Conzelman arcs a turn midway through her run.Rylee McCormack moves through the Meadow.Dylan Fiore keeps her eyes ahead as she enters the Meadow.CVA coach Kevin Eccles gives some advice to Rylee McCormack before the woman’s super G event. […]
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Poland author writing fourth 'Cooper and Packrat'
POLAND — Islandport Press announced it has signed award-winning author Tamra Wight of Poland to write a fourth installment in her popular “Cooper and Packrat” middle grade eco-adventure series. “Mystery of the Bear Cub” is scheduled for released in October. The book includes illustrations from Massachusetts artist Carl DiRocco. It takes place at the lakeside Wilder Family Campground, […]
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Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife holding outdoors workshop for women
WOODSTOCK — Registration is open for Becoming an Outdoors Woman Spring Mini Workshop on May 21 at the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Bryant Pond village. Topics include bass fishing, canoeing, trapping, riflery, primitive skills, fly-casting, archery and beekeeping. The cost is $85 and includes instruction, equipment and lunch. The program […]
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Community meals
AUBURN — The Sixth Street Congregational Church will serve baked beans and American chop suey from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at 109 Sixth St. Take-out will be available. Cost: $6 for adults; $3 for children 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. FMI: 207-784-9485. — AUBURN — The Auburn United Methodist Church will […]
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UMaine Extension’s ‘Cooking for Crowds’ PARIS — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two opportunities to take “Cooking for Crowds — Food Safety Training for Volunteer Cooks.” The courses are scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, May 3 and 10, at UMaine Extension in Oxford County, 9 Olson Road. The workshop offers up-to-date information on […]