Maine Gov. Janet Mills visited a number of locations in downtown Waterville on Thursday, including Dirigo Labs at the Hathaway Creative Center, the newly constructed Paul J. Schupf Art Center and the Greene Block + Studios. All photos by staff photographer Michael G. Seamans.
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Car crashes into Circle K building in Augusta
The wreck on Wednesday left a hole in the Capitol Street building, which was covered up by plywood the next day.
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Central Maine Power workers rescue 2 people from burning Richmond house
A woman fell about 20 feet as she tried to escape the burning home Wednesday but was caught by three men who had come to the scene when they saw smoke.
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Thinking Things Through: Setting ground rules with technology
Thinking about how social media and cellphone can become distractions from living life, Liz Soares is adjusting her notifications for healthier habits.
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On the Edge: Hurray, it’s May
The weather is warming up, J.P. Devine writes, and the masks are coming off … or are they?
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Photos: Central Maine Garden Club cultivates in Waterville
The Central Maine Garden Club did some spring cleanup work Tuesday at the native garden they maintain at the Redington Museum at 62 Silver St. in Waterville. The club, established in 1940, also cares for a perennial garden and window boxes at the museum. The 35-member group has members who range in age from their 50s to their 90s. Six club members and two visitors took part in Tuesday’s activity. All photos by Staff Photographer Rich Abrahamson.
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Backyard Naturalist: All the little birds on ‘Jaybird Street’
The trees this spring are full of birds, providing the music you were hoping for in poetry, Dana Wilde writes.
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Browntail moths returning in Maine, but scientists are working to limit their spread
Although there are reasons for optimism, experts say Mainers should be prepared to deal with the pesky insect again this summer.
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On the Edge: Whatcha gonna do with all that dough?
For many Americans, it’s pretty hard to sit at the dinner table these days and not talk about anything but money, J.P. Devine writes.
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Thinking Things Through: Books to occupy the mind
During recuperation from knee replacement surgery, Liz Soares more than doubled her consumption of books and has a number of highlights to share.