The executive chef at a Waterville restaurant who is moving out of state wanted to leave a “parting gift” — one that was key to his own survival while growing up, Amy Calder writes.
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Chester Greenwood Day and the earmuff to be celebrated Dec. 7
This year’s celebration will be the 48th version of the event that made Farmington a media event in 1977.
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As Oakland’s Thanksgiving Day tradition continues, a mystery endures
When did the Messalonskee Community Thanksgiving Dinner begin? Volunteers, residents and newspaper archives are not sure.
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Maine Mountain Children’s House increases childcare capacity
The school is now taking applications.
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New Sharon man requests new trial in unlawful sexual contact case
A Franklin County juror allegedly contacted the victim following the trial.
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Maine attorney general addresses Lewiston immigrant groups as fear of mass deportation grows
Aaron Frey met with immigrant leaders and the area’s legislative delegation Wednesday, pledging to uphold the Constitution and state laws as uncertainty grows over what a Trump administration will mean for Lewiston’s immigrant population.
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River of Trees, Santa Claus to kick off holiday festivities in Augusta
The annual holiday tree lighting and fireworks display are also set for Saturday, as the 12 Days of Augusta celebration gets underway.
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Police arrest Phillips man, recover items after series of burglaries
An array of items retrieved were identified as stolen from a series of camp breaks, storage facility breaks and a residential burglary within the last four months.
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Unemployment rises slightly in Maine urban zones
That tracks with a slight increase in unemployment statewide, which rose from 2.6% in September to 2.9% in October.
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Thousands of Lebanese return to their homes as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold
The deal does not address the war in Gaza, where Israeli strikes overnight on 2 schools-turned-shelters in Gaza City killed 11 people, including 4 children, according to hospital officials.