Vivian Myers-Jones, a trans woman and U.S. veteran living in New Brunswick, says she feels privileged that she can exercise her right to protest anti-transgender polices in Maine and return home to Canada.
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Federal appeals court revives sexual harassment lawsuit against former Bangor judge
Samantha Pike sued former Penobscot County Judge Charles Budd in 2022 over allegations that he made several unwelcome sexual advances toward her at a work conference.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
‘It’s our therapy’: Knitting group binds community together
From the isolation of the pandemic and other circumstances, a group of women have come together at a Waterville yarn and fabric store to knit and build friendships.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Rail advocates renew push for passenger service to Bangor
A bill to be heard this week seeks federal seed funding for a proposal to restore passenger service from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono.
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UMaine extension offers food protection manager course, exam April 4
Participants will receive the ServSafe Manager Book 7th Edition, diagnostic exam and practice exam approximately two weeks prior to the course.
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Open auditions for Maine’s Got Talent begin March 9
Singers, bands and musicians of all kinds are encouraged to attend.
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Augusta Symphony Orchestra to perform March 9 at Cony High
The Augusta Symphony Orchestra has a new conductor and community musicians.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Dedham man arrested in 2024 shooting on UMA Bangor campus
Police arrested Zachary Fossett, a 48-year-old from Dedham, Friday afternoon, more than a year after the shooting left one person injured.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell begins national search for new city manager
The search, expected to take 3-4 months to complete, comes days after the City Council accepted current City Manager Gary Lamb’s resignation, effective in June.
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Give Kids a Smile Day event offered in Bangor Feb. 21
The event provides free preventive dental care to children ages 5 to 19 who do not have a dental home.