The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund is seeking applications from Maine students. The new deadline for applications is April 1. The Gannett Scholarship provides renewable support for students majoring in journalism or a field reasonably related, including print, broadcast or electronic media. The fund helps pay tuition to attend an undergraduate, graduate, trade or […]
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FitzMorris to speak on arthritis at Western Mountains Senior College
BETHEL — Christopher P. FitzMorris, DO, MPA, will speak on “What You Need to Know about Arthritis: An Introduction,” from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 6, at the Bethel Congregational Church, 32 Church St. The program is sponsored by To Your Health of Western Mountains Senior College, in response to many requests from audience […]
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Proposal would bar Maine from charging minors with prostitution
AUGUSTA — With strong backing from groups as diverse as the Roman Catholic Church and the Maine Women’s Lobby, legislators are weighing whether to block police and prosecutors from charging anyone under 18 years of age with engaging in prostitution. “Minors who are charged with prostitution are not criminals but rather victims themselves,” said Oami […]
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Pelkey earns President's Club
LEWISTON — Kim Pelkey, a representative of Modern Woodmen of America, has been named to Modern Woodmen’s President’s Club. The distinction recognizes Pelkey’s high achievement in life insurance sales among the organization’s representatives nationwide. Pelkey can be reached at 207‑786-2573 for more information. The Modern Woodmen office is at 184 Webster St., Lewiston. Kim Pelkey
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New curator at Hamlin Library
PARIS — The newest member of the Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum is Brandan Roberts of West Paris. He is taking the position of museum curator. Roberts has a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts with minors in history and behavioral studies from the University of Maine at Augusta, and is enrolled in the University of […]
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Welcome back to the 'Loaf: Weather or not, U.S. Alpine Championships begin Saturday
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The U.S. Alpine Championships bursts out the gates Saturday morning with the men’s and women’s super-G national championships up for grabs at Sugarloaf. After intermittent snow throughout Friday’s training day, race organizers expressed confidence that the weather — specifically the wind — would not be a detriment as some of the country’s […]
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Two plead not guilty to heroin trafficking
PARIS — Two men accused of dealing heroin pleaded not guilty to a litany of charges Friday morning at Oxford County Superior Court. Joseph “Rasta” Kabamba, 21, of Mexico, and Bilal “B” Mohammed, 25, of Portland were arrested Sept. 23 and charged with two counts each of unlawful trafficking in heroin and three counts each […]
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Outlook looking bleak for GOP on 'Obamacare' repeal bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans’ long-promised effort to repeal and replace “Obamacare” was in serious trouble Friday ahead of a do-or-die vote demanded by President Donald Trump. Short of support, Speaker Paul Ryan met with Trump at the White House to discuss how to go forward. The outcome was uncertain, the atmosphere charged. Trump had insisted […]
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Weeks to receive MPA Principal's Award
WALES — Samantha Weeks, a senior at Oak Hill High School, has been selected to receive the 2017 Principal’s Award. Weeks is the daughter of Scott and Michelle Weeks of Litchfield. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Throughout Weeks’ years […]
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Spring Super Saturday classes offer variety
LEWISTON — A visiting teacher from Egypt taught classes as part of Lewiston Adult Education’s Spring Super Saturday classes. Yahya Ismael showed students how to make koshari, a spicy pasta dish, and an Egyptian falafel at Lewiston High School on March 18. He taught basic Arabic in the afternoon and provided students with cards showing […]