AUBURN — Despite some misgivings about putting the city’s downtown bus station in Great Falls Plaza, councilors agreed to the move Monday night. “I don’t believe this is the best location, but because we’ve dragged it along, we now need to rush, rush rush,” Councilor Tizz Crowley said. “I’m also concerned that this will not […]
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‘Death with Dignity’ advocate dies
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Brittany Maynard stuck by her decision. The terminally ill woman who revived a national debate about physician-assisted suicide ended her life Saturday by swallowing lethal drugs made available under Oregon’s law that allows terminally ill people to end their lives. She would have been 30 on Nov. 19. Maynard had been […]
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School starts in 3 days! Tip for parents: Coach your teen to join an activity
Editor’s note: School starts soon, and how a student does in school depends a lot on his or her parents. We asked area teacher and administrators for the best tips on how parents can help their students have success in school. Their suggestions will run every day through Aug. 27. Today’s tip: Encourage your teen […]
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Celtic artists to appear at Highland Games, North New Portland
New England Celtic Arts in collaboration with the Patriot Renewables Emerging Artists Series will present Rachel Davis and Chrissy Crowley with Owen Marshall at the Maine Highland Games on Saturday, Aug. 17, and at North New Portland Community Church on Sunday, Aug. 18, with curtain at 7 p.m. A jam session is planned for 6’oclock […]