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THE AMATEUR WORD NERD: “Suffering” for the right to vote
By Barbara McAllister Word of the Day: Suffrage The word suffrage means the right to vote in political elections. It comes from an old Latin…
CMCC opens food pantry for students in need
PHOTO: Kate McPherson, left, president of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at CMCC, listens to Student Services Representative Jean Blais at the newly opened…
AAA cautions drivers to be careful, make sure car’s in shape as winter nears
PORTLAND — AAA is urging motorists to be especially careful as the first snow of the season falls this year. Pat Moody, manager of public…
Turner Public Library quilt show to feature local quilters
TURNER — Turner Public Library will host a quilt show featuring local talent and many different quilts, starting Friday, Nov. 13, and continuing through Wednesday,…
UMaine Extension 4-H offers new club for youth of all ages
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new club for youth ages 5-19 who are new, or interested in becoming, 4-H…
Don’t forget to fall back Saturday night!
At 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, clocks in most parts of the country will fall back one hour to standard time as daylight saving…
Central Maine Healthcare breaks ground on new cancer center
PHOTO: Central Maine Healthcare officials symbolically “break the ground” for the new cancer care center. (Submitted photo) LEWISTON – Central Maine Healthcare on Oct. 29…
A November salute to veterans and patriots — the story of George Briggs
PHOTO: George Briggs of Augusta, probably in his early teens, stands at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., in 1931. The woman with him is…
Auburn launches free election-day shuttle service
AUBURN – The city of Auburn believes access to transportation should not be a barrier for anyone wanting to vote. Many eligible voters don’t go…
Youth football action in Waterville
Waterville Youth Football Team Member Logan Cimino (42) runs with the ball while Winslow Larson Ronco (32), 50 Benjamin Fisher (50) and Michael Loubier (68)…
