A Madison driver told authorities he fell asleep at the wheel prior to his vehicle crossing the center line and colliding with two vehicles on U.S. Route 201A on Tuesday.
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Vet to Vet Maine recruits veteran volunteers to help other vets
Vet to Vet Maine, a nonprofit that connects volunteer veterans with vulnerable veterans who need a friend, is recruiting volunteers statewide after recently launching an interactive online volunteer peer companion training course. Veterans who would like to become volunteer peer companions or phone pals no longer have to wait for live training sessions to be […]
Maine farm, ranch network seeks agricultural grant applications
Funding is available for projects that support agricultural well-being.
Reporting Aside: A mother urgently tells domestic violence victims that, ‘You have to be careful when you leave’
During October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Terry Gilman remembers her daughter, Autumn Joy Gullifer, who was murdered by Gullifer’s estranged husband, and offers tips to those affected by violence, Amy Calder writes.
Statewide health network welcomes partner Catholic Charities Maine
Healthy Living for ME has welcomed Catholic Charities Maine as a new partner within the statewide community integrated health network. As a partner in the network, Catholic Charities Maine will be a community provider offering evidence-based workshops to help Mainers manage health conditions and improve their overall wellness. Initially, Catholic Charities Maine will be offering […]
Teens to Trails to kick off 2022 Life Happens Outside Challenge
Maine middle schools will tally outside minutes in late October for a $3,000 prize.
Rosary rallies to be held around Maine Oct. 15
October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. It marks the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to “say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world,” according to a news release from Dave Guthro of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland’s […]
Statewide program to offer free career sessions Oct. 17 to Dec. 23
The virtual sessions highlight nontraditional careers for students in grades eight to 12.
WinterKids Winter Games seeks applications for ’23 program
The WinterKids Winter Games, a four-week-long outdoor program scheduled to run from Jan. 9 to Feb. 3 is set to feature a variety of activities that get students moving and learning outside. This year’s theme, “My Wild Winter,” encourages students to get wild with a variety of nature-based learning and movement opportunities outdoors, according a […]
Two Waterville holiday traditions return this year for in-person celebrations
The popular Parade of Lights and Kringleville have long attracted crowds downtown and a change this year is that the parade will be held the Saturday after Thanksgiving and begin at Winslow High School before crossing the Ticonic Bridge into Waterville.