Fire destroys Skowhegan home

Maine Hospice Council ceases operations

AUGUSTA — After careful consideration and extensive evaluation of available  resources, the Maine Hospice Council Board members have made the difficult decision to  cease operations and close the organization effective Oct. 17.  Referring to her one-on-one work with people, public speaking and consulting, MHC  Executive Director Kandyce Powell, RN, MSN said, “I will continue to […]

Maine high school football playoffs begin this weekend

The quarterfinal round of the playoffs will take place in Class B and D and the semifinal games will be contested in Eight-Player Large and Small.

September 2027 trial date set for man charged with attacking White House correspondents’ dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday set a September 2027 trial date for a man charged with attempting to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner earlier this year. Cole Tomas Allen’s trial is scheduled to start with jury selection on Sept. 7 in Washington, D.C., and is expected […]

Washington County residents raise nearly $34,000 in 22nd Annual Turkey-A-Thon to support local food pantries

Thanks to the generosity of community members across Washington County, this year’s Annual Turkey-A-Thon raised $33,884.78 with donations still coming in. While the total fell short of the $40,000 goal, the results are especially meaningful amid today’s economic challenges. The strong response reflects the enduring spirit of neighbors helping neighbors and the community’s commitment to […]

Man accused of Colorado demonstration attack to change plea to federal hate crime charges

DENVER (AP) — An Egyptian man is scheduled to change his not guilty plea to federal hate crime and other charges Thursday for a deadly firebombing attack on demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, last year. Mohamed Soliman is already serving life in prison after pleading guilty to state charges last spring. Yelling “Free Palestine,” Soliman lit […]