FARMINGTON — A former Phillips man pleaded guilty Monday to sexually molesting two girls under age 14. Michael Harriman, 28, pleaded guilty to two felony charges of unlawful sexual contact in separate cases in Franklin County Superior Court. A conviction is punishable by a up to 10 years in prison and $20,000 fine. The state […]
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With girls joining the ranks, Boy Scouts to change name
NEW YORK (AP) — For 108 years, the Boy Scouts of America’s flagship program has been known simply as the Boy Scouts. With girls soon entering the ranks, the group says that iconic name will change. The organization on Wednesday announced a new name for its Boy Scouts program: Scouts BSA. The change will take […]
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Girls find their voice by writing an original opera
PORTLAND — Telling an impactful story by writing an original opera probably doesn’t seem like the most natural medium for a group of teenage girls. But that’s what happened in a collaboration between Opera Maine, the Telling Room and the School of Music at the University of Southern Maine. The result is “Girl in Six […]
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Cub Scout packs in Maine begin welcoming girls
OAKLAND — Over the din of more than three dozen kids and adults, Abigail Wood took a moment out of the activity around her Tuesday evening to explain why she joined the Cub Scouts. “I am attracted to nature,” said Abigail, 8, wearing her blue Cub Scouts shirt. In its pocket were the patches she’s […]
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Totally Trades Conference open for female students
AUBURN — The second Totally Trades Conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Central Maine Community College. The main goal is to encourage female students to consider careers in the trades and STEM fields, traditionally dominated by men, through multi-faceted, hands-on experiences. It also gives women the opportunity […]
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Edward Little basketball teams honored at State House
The Edward Little girls and boys basketball teams were recognized in the Maine Senate on March 27 by their state senator, Eric Brakey, R-Androscoggin, presenting legislative sentiments honoring their recent Class AA state championship victories. The team also met with Rep. Ellie Espling, R-New Gloucester, and Rep. Bruce Bickford, R-Auburn. This was the Red Eddies […]
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Three times two equals more gold for Monmouth
Monmouth Academy’s Abby Allen shoot against Houlton in the Class C state championship basketball game Saturday in the Paul G. Poulin Auditorium at the Augusta Civic Center. (Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal) AUGUSTA — Many high school basketball teams live or die by the 3. Monmouth Academy thrived by it. Monmouth Academy used the 3-point shot to fuel […]
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Girls Guns & Glory at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center
GARDINER — Boston-based band Girls Guns & Glory will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. The band is composed of Ward Hayden, acoustic guitar, lead vocals; J. Ellis Kiggans, drums; Chris Hersh, electric guitar, banjo, vocals; and Paul Dilley, upright and electric bass, vocals. They play early […]
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C South girls’ tennis semifinal: Saints headed back to regional final with 4-1 win over Ramblers
WINTHROP — Unlike a couple of her fellow seniors, Rachel Kurtz of St. Dom’s had never previously faced her Winthrop foe in Saturday’s Class C South tennis semifinal. Kurtz’s lack of familiarity showed in the first set of her match with Corinna Coulton. But she took the lessons she learned from losing in eight games […]
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Gender won’t stop girls from trying these jobs at Totally Trades Conference
AUBURN — New Ventures Maine is offering a hands-on, half-day event designed to encourage girls to consider careers in fields traditionally dominated by men. The Totally Trades Conference will bring together over 70 ninth-graders from schools throughout Androscoggin County on Friday, May 19, at Central Maine Community College. The Totally Trades Conference will feature sessions […]