An April snowstorm dumped more than a foot of snow and took down trees and power lines throughout the area.
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Rangeley, other area towns are ready for the eclipse. Are you?
We offer information, advice and links to even more as area officials brace for an estimated 20,000 visitors to the Rangeley area, with more sun-watchers expected in other western Maine locales Monday for the total eclipse.
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Free beer, muddy camping, gasoline: Bingham businesses gear up for eclipse day crowd
Business owners in Bingham say they don’t know just how big the crowd will be on Monday, but are preparing to be overwhelmed — and have some fun.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Thomas Gumbleton, Catholic bishop who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at 94
For decades, he was an international voice against war and racism and an advocate for labor and social justice.
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Meta to label more AI-generated posts instead of removing them
That will allow more AI-generated content to stay up even if it is misleading.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Tweens obsessed with skin care drive brands to say: Don’t buy our stuff
Demand for skin care in the U.S. has surged among teens and tweens, including girls as young as 8 and 9 years old.
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Week In Photos March 29-April 5, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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From the archives: The 1963 eclipse brought wonder, disappointment to central Maine
The people who could see the rare astronomical phenomenon were awed, but because of rainstorms, many never got a glimpse.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Local & State, Schools and Education
Stephen King’s 50-year career has inspired a generation of writers and teachers
Once thought of as a pop culture phenomenon, the Maine author is now studied by academics and aspiring writers.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Biden will unveil his new plan to give student loan relief to many new borrowers
The plan would expand federal student loan relief to new yet-targeted categories of borrowers through the Higher Education Act.