WATERVILLE — The St. Theresa’s Ladies Guild of Corpus Christi Parish is holding its annual toiletries drive to collect items of need for area food pantries in the colder months ahead. The guild is accepting donations of shampoo, toothpaste, shavers, soap, deodorant and feminine products (no sample sizes or opened containers). Through Sunday, Nov. 14, […]
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Winslow planners approve 28-acre solar project
The project off Cushman Road is one of three solar farms in Winslow either under construction or in the approval process.
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Loubier wins by wide margin in race for Winslow school board
Meghan Loubier tallied 1,395 votes Tuesday for an at-large seat on the board. Opponent Jacinda Goodwin recorded 626 votes.
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Halloween celebrations returning across central Maine, though many with pandemic precautions
Organizations across the region are gearing up to offer spooky fun and chocolate for Halloween celebrations, even as they are mindful of the specter of COVID-19 that continues to haunt the state.
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Several candidates on ballot for elected positions in China, Winslow
A number of different boards in the two towns have open seats. However, no one is running to serve on the Winslow school board representing District 3.
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Parishes schedule Blessing of the Animals events
PORTLAND — Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, Oct. 4. All pets are welcome to attend any of the Blessing of the Animals events. As prayers are offered, the pets will be gently sprinkled with holy water. St. […]
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Sisters of St. Joseph Lyon celebrate 115th anniversary of Maine arrival
The group took a special trip to Jackman Sept. 14.
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Winslow farm sees outpouring of support, donations after heifers killed by lightning
A GoFundMe campaign for Fortin Farm following the deaths of the animals Saturday has far surpassed its goal of $15,000.
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Winslow farm dealt financial blow after lightning strike kills 8 heifers
The animals had gathered Saturday under a tree during a rainstorm and died when lightning struck the tree and traveled downward to the ground.
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Most central Maine school districts lag state average for vaccinated staff members
Statewide, 75.6% of school staff members are fully vaccinated, meaning they have received two shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the one-dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson.