The Sweden Food Pantry summer fundraiser was a raffle for a side of beef. The winner, Claudia Blondell, chose to donate her winnings back to the food pantry for distribution to its shoppers. The winner was announced as part of Sweden Days in August. Blondell, of Lovell, a member of the pantry’s board of directors, […]
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Keurig to pay $1.5 million over false statements on K-Cups’ recyclability
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. will pay $1.5 million to settle charges that it made inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup single use beverage pods, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In annual reports for fiscal years 2019 and 2020, Kuering stated that its testing with recycling facilities “validate(d) that (K-Cup pods) […]
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Augusta abuzz with first Maine State Beekeepers Association Bee Fest
Workshops at Viles Arboretum taught beekeepers and would-be beekeepers about the world’s smartest insect, including how bees communicate.
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Lawsuit says Maine law thwarts impact of Bangor school’s decision
A Christian school in Bangor is at the center of a Supreme Court decision that requires Maine to include religious schools in a state tuition program is challenging a state antidiscrimination law.
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First of 3 Quebecois documentaries to be shown Sept. 11
LEWISTON — The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine is set to host a viewing of the documentary “Une histoire sur le goût de la langue,” with discussion at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 51 Westminster St. The Quebecois Fall Film Series is hosted by Libraries & Learning at Lewiston-Auburn Campus. There […]
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Field hockey: Changes in eyewear rules have players seeing a bright side
The requirement to wear goggles was lifted, and face masks on corners will make their debut. Players and coaches are happy with the changes.
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Brazil Supreme Court panel unanimously upholds judge’s decision to block X nationwide
The social media platform will stay suspended until it complies with local orders and pays outstanding fines that as of last week exceeded $3 million.
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U.S. government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations
The luxury jet was allegedly illegally purchased through a shell company and smuggled out of the U.S.
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Central Maine Power guidance to be offered in Jay Sept. 12
JAY — A Central Maine Power representative plans to provide customer service from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Jay Town Office, 340 Main St. The representative will provide education and guidance for customers and residents seeking to understand their bills, who need account assistance, want to understand their usage, and more. […]
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Augusta man indicted on 17 counts of gross sexual assault on children
Matthew A. Greenlaw, 42, of Augusta, was arrested after the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit received information from an undercover federal Homeland Security Investigations agent.