Palm Sunday kicks off a busy week for Francis leading up to Easter Sunday when the faithful commemorate the resurrection of Christ.
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High Peaks Alliance hires director of engagement
FARMINGTON — The High Peaks Alliance recently announced the addition of Amanda Laliberte as its new director of engagement. In this new capacity, Laliberte will create awareness of HPA’s ongoing projects, promote membership and serve as liaison between the community and HPA. Her goal is to foster a sense of ownership and commitment among individuals […]
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David Scammon is first BEE award recipient at Franklin Memorial Hospital
FARMINGTON — David Scammon recently received the BEE Award (Be Exceptional Every Day) at Franklin Memorial Hospital in recognition of his exceptional non-nursing care. A nutrition representative, Scammon was nominated by two colleagues, Susan Loughrey, MA CCC-SLP, the director of Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, and Emily Clemens, RN, a nurse on the Med/Surg unit. […]
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Central Maine Power names new senior director of electric operations
AUGUSTA — Kerri Therriault, who has held various leadership roles at Central Maine Power, most recently as senior director of electric operations, retired from her position at the beginning of March after spearheading teams at CMP since fall 2001. Replacing her in the role of senior director of electric operations, the second-highest leadership position in […]
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Poland demands explanation from Russia after a missile enters its airspace during attack on Ukraine
It was Russia’s third big missile attack on Ukraine in the past four days, and the second to target the capital, Kyiv.
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80th anniversary of the ‘Great Escape’ from Nazi German POW camp marked in Poland
Most of the soldiers who escaped from Stalag Luft III on the night of March 24, 1944, faced a tragic end. Only three made it to safety. The others were recaptured and 50 of them were executed.
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Mifepristone access is coming before U.S. Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?
Here’s what to know about the safety of mifepristone, which is typically used with misoprostol in a medication abortion.
Posted inLocal & State
Ice storm that blanketed the coast left tens of thousands of Mainers without power on Sunday
Central Maine Power anticipates it will take until Tuesday evening to restore power to all of its customers.
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Comedian Kevin Hart is joining select group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor
Now in its 25th year, the Mark Twain Prize annually honors performers who have made a lasting impact on humor and culture.
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As Russia mourns concert hall attack, some families are wondering if their loved ones are alive
The attack, which has been claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State group, is the deadliest on Russian soil in years.