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Breakthrough research at the University of Maine Farmington could help treat multiple health disorders
FARMINGTON, Maine — A research project that could be on the brink of finding new treatments for several illnesses and disorders is in its second phase at the University of Maine Farmington. The study, funded by the National Science Foundation, focuses on the behavior of fish genes similar to...
UMaine Extension launches new podcast featuring farm experts from home and abroad
MAINE – University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched the Maine Farmcast, a podcast that features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size. “This is a way to share conversations around the livestock...
06-03-24 Interview - Greg Lopez - CD-4 Special Election Candidate to Fill K
GREG LOPEZ AT 2:30 TODAY And though I am generally a Greg fan I was not happy he backed out of the Republican Women of Weld's debates Saturday over a fit of pique about an endorsement. I will ask him about that and let him make the case for your vote in the CD-4 special election to fill Ken Buck's seat until the next Congress is seated.
Seahawks shut out Carrabec, move on to C South semifinal
The undefeated Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team moved on to the semifinal round of the Class C South tournament with a 5-0 win over visiting Carrabec. the eighth seed, on Monday afternoon, June 3. The top-seeded Seahawks will play the winner of the match between fourth-seeded Waynflete and...
Closing the digital divide takes center stage at workshop in Franklin County
FARMINGTON – More than 120 attendees joined the Maine Connectivity Authority last week at the second annual, in-person Digital Equity Workshop at the University of Maine at Farmington. The event focused on efforts in Maine to close the digital divide by helping Maine people overcome the barriers they face...
East Providence man arrested on fugitive warrant from Maine
PROVIDENCE — Following a routine traffic stop on Branch Avenue, Rhode Island State Troopers apprehended Nicholas Dasilva, a 23-year-old resident of East Providence, on a Fugitive from Justice Warrant from Skowhegan, Maine. The warrant, issued by the Skowhegan Police Department, outlined charges including eluding law enforcement, driving to endanger,...
Skowhegan burglary leads to arrest of 9 people on various charges
SKOWHEGAN (WGME) -- Nine people are facing charges after a laundromat burglary in central Maine. The Kennebec Journal reports the burglary happened on Route 201 over the weekend at Mr. Bubbles Coin Laundry in Skowhegan. Police say someone pried the door open and took money and a gun from the...
Memorial Day recognized in Farmington with centennial celebration of the Teague World War 1 Memorial Arch
FARMINGTON – The rain that drove many indoors on what is often considered the start of the summer season could not drive away the crowd that gathered for the centennial celebration of the Teague World War I Memorial Arch on Monday. As the nearby clock tower chimed 10:00 am...
Kingfield’s Brian Twitchell honored with 2024 Mathematics Educator Award
KINGFIELD – The Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Maine (ATOMIM) presents the 2024 Jaqueline Mitchell Mathematics Educator Award to Brian Twitchell of Kingfield. ATOMIM salutes Twitchell for his outstanding contribution in mathematics in the State of Maine by honoring him with this award. Twitchell is a leader in math education at RSU 74 in North Anson Maine. He spent 24 years teaching High School math at Mt. Abram. He was able to support students and fellow math teachers through his work there.
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