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Community
Kids visit nursing home in Lee to lift residents spirits
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 7:14 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
Sometimes it just takes a visit to lift our spirits when we need it the most.
Community
Piscataquis County Commissioners sign controversial COVID-19 resolution, limit public discussion
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 6:14 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
A group of people are now calling on the commissioners to resign.
Community
Local civil rights activist shares message on MLK Day
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 6:46 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
Maine Human Rights Coalition President says despite social restrictions, the message is still so important, especially during these troubling times in our country.
Community
Waterville Rotary Club holds 35th annual MLK breakfast
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 4:11 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Participants gathered on zoom to honor the life and work of Dr. King.
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Waterville Hannaford gives donation to area nonprofits
Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 5:22 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
They donated $1,000 to the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter and Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry.
Community
Bangor woman keeps up lottery pool tradition with big jackpot up for grabs
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 6:48 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
We spoke to Laura York who organizes lotto pools amongst her friends.
Community
KVCAP provides dental services to children in Head Start program
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 5:02 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Health Coordinator Ayla Allen says it’s important to prioritize oral health especially during the pandemic.
Community
UMaine Cooperative Extension offering ‘4-H Virtual Passport Around the World’
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 6:11 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
They’re introducing young people from different cultural background to teens around the world.
Community
Boys and Girls Club of Kennebec Valley meets fundraising challenge
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 4:15 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
They are expected to break ground on their new building this spring.
Community
Humane Society Waterville Area in need of dog beds
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 5:15 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
They are expecting 16 more dogs this weekend.
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Community
Weigh in on downtown Bangor in annual survey
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 4:38 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
The results will be presented to Bangor City Council and go towards a 2021 work plan.
Community
Penquis says community generosity was extraordinary this holiday season
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 7:16 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
Penquis President and CEO Kara Hay says thanks to our community, they exceeded their *Christmas is for Kids* goals.
Community
Update on Waterville toddler recovering in Portland after being shot
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 6:59 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
A friend of the Hood family says the little boy is not out of the woods yet, but they are focusing on the positive progress made by Evan.
Community
Friends helping Waterville family involved in shooting accident
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 12:15 AM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
Members of the community are helping a Waterville family after a tragic accident.
Community
Bucksport farm taking in old Christmas trees for their goats
Updated: Jan. 1, 2021 at 7:15 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
Mudpuppy Farm in Bucksport is asking for old Christmas trees for their goats.
Community
Belfast community sings in the new year
Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 at 6:22 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
They turned to music to reflect on this year and look ahead to what’s to come.
Community
Bangor woman battling ALS shares her journey with others
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 7:39 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
An update on Tammy's journey with ALS
Community
Waterville Area Soup Kitchen gets generous donation from Kennebec Savings Bank
Updated: Dec. 28, 2020 at 4:32 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Kennebec Savings Bank donated $10,000 to assist with start up costs for the new nonprofit.
Community
Local businesses donate $10,000 after Guilford family of 9 loses home in fire
Updated: Dec. 25, 2020 at 2:17 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
A house fire in Guilford Tuesday left a family of nine homeless.
Community
Turner woman honors Mainers who have died with COVID-19
Updated: Dec. 25, 2020 at 10:18 AM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Marylin Davis makes ornaments for each person and places them on the memorial tree at the Bowdoinham Church of the Nazarene.
Community
Brewer motel demolished after September fire
Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 6:21 PM EST
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By
Emily Tadlock
A fire destroyed several of the rooms in early September.
Community
Annual Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner canceled due to COVID-19, fundraising trouble
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 4:53 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Organizers have already started planning for next year.
Community
Windsor woman sets up holiday light display, raises money for food bank
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 4:52 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Jaimie Thomas says COVID-19 forced them to shift their plans for this year.
Community
Thomas College student finds a way to give back despite the pandemic
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 2:04 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Isabella Van Zandt teamed up with classmates to knit baby hats and make bracelets for the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers.
Community
Bangor Savings Bank Christmas kittens commercial celebrates 40th anniversary
Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 7:20 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
The two little stars have been making people smile since 1980.
Community
Gardiner man beats cancer, thanks blood donors for saving his life
Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 at 5:33 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Arthur Bourget was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2007.
Community
Bangor Professional Firefighters make annual donation to Toys for Tots
Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 12:46 PM EST
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By
Alyssa Thurlow
Bangor Professional Firefighters teamed up with Nickerson O' Day to buy $2,000 worth of toys and books.
Community
Local unions at Sappi Somerset Mill raise over $33,000 for Christmas meals and area food banks
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 5:02 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
This year marked the 13th annual Christmas Dinner Harvest
Community
Central High School students donate toys to kids in need this holiday season
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 11:49 AM EST
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By
Alyssa Thurlow
The school has been giving to the program for more than 20 years.
Community
Waterville makes the best of Thursday snow storm
Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 5:12 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Folks at the Quarry Road Trails have been waiting for a day like today.
Community
Ways to connect with seniors during holidays and beyond
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 9:33 PM EST
With the holidays here and ongoing visitation restrictions in place due to the coronavirus, the feeling of isolation can be overwhelming.
Community
American Red Cross holds Waterville blood drive
Updated: Dec. 15, 2020 at 4:54 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
During the holiday season the Red Cross says donations are even more important.
Community
Sweet Dreams Project helps 500 children in need this Christmas
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 6:33 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Deborah Tanner, a teacher at Skowhegan Area Middle School, started the idea in 2016.
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Norridgewock women collects hundreds of toys for families in need
Updated: Dec. 11, 2020 at 3:25 PM EST
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By
Owen Kingsley
Last year, she collected more than 200 toys, this year, she has more than a dozen bags laid out with more than 700 toys.
Community
Augusta Fire Department’s longest tenured chief to retire after 27 years
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 5:37 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Roger Audette has spent 15 years as chief.
Community
Maine State Library moves to new, temporary building
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 5:32 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Renovations have started at the state library’s original location.
Community
Hanukkah celebrations go virtual, provide message of resilience
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 5:10 PM EST
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By
Spencer Roberts
Rabbi Darah Lerner of Congregation Beth-El in Bangor says the messages of Hanukkah are well-suited to the trials of 2020.
Community
Brownfield boy beats rare form of cancer, gives thanks to blood donors
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 2:19 PM EST
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By
Alyssa Thurlow
Jacob Thiboutot was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in June of 2016.
Community
Neighbors spread cheer for all to see with light fight
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 7:06 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
We found out the Fairmount Holiday Light Fight is about more than just decorations.
Community
Missing piece of Vassalboro statue found after more than 50 years
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 5:19 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Vassalboro Historical Society President Janice Clowes says the statue has been there since 1906.
Community
KVCC, KVCAP hand out boxes of food to families in need
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 5:08 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
The boxes were part of the USDA Farmers to Families program.
Community
Augusta cancels remaining holiday events due to COVID-19 concerns
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 5:00 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
The city sent 11 elementary-aged children and three workers into quarantine after a child tested positive for coronavirus.
Community
Bangor market expands postal service to North Pole
Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 5:45 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
Fairmount Market plans on making this a Christmas tradition.
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Newport woman leaves out hats, mittens, and scarves for community
Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 4:05 PM EST
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By
Spencer Roberts
She says at least 200 items have been taken, and that doesn’t count items that were donated by others.
Community
Mother shares story after losing two daughters in February crash
Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 6:23 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
It comes just days after the teenage driver learned his sentence.
Community
Winter Solstice Luminary Project prepares kits for Waterville students
Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 6:20 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
It’s part of the Art Kits for All program across the central Maine area.
Community
Bangor ROTC honors those lost on Pearl Harbor Day
Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 1:18 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
Members of Bangor High School's ROTC held a ceremony to remember those lost.
Community
Verizon Wireless holds annual toy drive
Updated: Dec. 3, 2020 at 8:01 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
They’re continuing their tradition of collecting presents for Toys for Tots.
Community
Officials warn drivers to use caution on Milford road after flooding
Updated: Dec. 3, 2020 at 2:59 PM EST
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By
Morgan Sturdivant
Flooding on the Greenfield Road in Milford is being blamed for a car that went into the water.
Community
Waterville Opera House prepares for virtual production
Updated: Nov. 30, 2020 at 5:12 PM EST
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By
Allegra Zamore
Actors with the opera house will be performing ‘Almost, Maine’ by John Cariani.
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