FARMINGTON — An Alabama church group has spent most of the week painting benches and railings in local parks. They went where the Lord led them, but the group of 14 adults and teens did appreciate the cooler, less humid weather in Maine, a break from the less-comfortable climate in Mobile, Ala., where they are […]
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College Basketball: Knight, Wood nominated for national award
Tom Knight of Dixfield and the University of Notre Dame and Liz Wood of the University of Maine are among 201 college basketball players from across the country nominated for this year’s Allstate Good Works Team. The honor recognizes players who combine a spirit of volunteerism and community involvement with strong performance in the classroom. […]
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Medicare benefits could be affected by changing counties
LIVERMORE FALLS — If Livermore Falls voters OK a move from Androscoggin County to Franklin County in the Nov. 5 referendum, the Medicare benefits for some residents could be affected. “I want to make sure the property taxes address my cost in health insurance,” said resident Ron Chadwick. He has heard from other people who […]
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North Pond Hermit accepted into alternative sentencing program
AUGUSTA — Christopher Knight, also known as the North Pond Hermit, will enter a special court program aimed at helping people with mental health and substance abuse problems who commit crimes stay out of jail. The Co-Occurring Disorders Court formally accepted Knight earlier this week, Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney announced Friday. […]
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North Pond Hermit accepted into alternative sentencing program
AUGUSTA — Christopher Knight, also known as the North Pond Hermit, will enter a special court program aimed at helping people with mental health and substance abuse problems who commit crimes stay out of jail. The Co-Occurring Disorders Court formally accepted Knight earlier this week, Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney announced Friday. […]
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Bill allowing Livermore Falls to vote on leaving Androscoggin County moves forward
AUGUSTA — Livermore Falls voters will have the opportunity to decide whether they want to leave Androscoggin County and join Franklin County, after a late vote in the Maine House of Representatives on Tuesday. After a series of back-and-forth votes and a lengthy floor debate, the House voted to allow the town to vote on […]
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Local Racing Roundup: Shawn Knight wins Saturday at OPS; PASS 150 is Sunday afternoon
Shawn Knight kept up his red-hot recent pace with his second Budweiser Super Late Model win of the year at Oxford Plains Speedway on Saturday night. Knight charged past third-generation racer Gunnar Rowe with 19 laps remaining and set sail to the win. Kyle Treadwell was second, followed by multi-time PASS champion Johnny Clark, point […]