Skowhegan State Fair organizers expecting big crowd for 203rd annual event as circus is added
A full-scale Skowhegan State Fair is on from Aug. 12-21, with organizers expecting a turnout 50% larger than the 2019 fair, where an estimated 100,000 gathered for the 10-day run.
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Lost historic cemetery rediscovered in Augusta
An abandoned city-owned cemetery found in the woods between Riverside Drive and the Kennebec River in Augusta contains graves of Civil and Revolutionary war soldiers.
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Neighbors oppose proposed events center as Waterville Planning Board prepares to vote
The Planning Board is expected to vote Aug. 24 on a memorandum to councilors recommending whether the council should rezone the former Sacred heart Church property to allow an events center there.
Farmers’ Almanac predicts a flip-floppy winter
Waterville animal shelter’s director departs after facility closes temporarily due to sick animals
Kennebec Water District has found safe levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in water
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Maine church’s case against pandemic restrictions
Calvary Chapel in Orrington asked the court to stop Gov. Janet Mills from enforcing or reinstating any restrictions related to the rapid spread of the delta variant.
MaineHealth to require COVID-19 vaccinations for staff
Vaccines are still our best shot at beating COVID-19, public health experts say
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Waterville Opera House to stage Blues Traveler
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Quantam Electronic Lunch Concert set for the Camden Amphitheatre
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Blues Traveler talks about return to Maine for show at Waterville Opera House
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Fairfield club lists bridge winners
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Lewiston woman to share love of training working dogs
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Association seeks help to save 1812 home of Hawthorne
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Augusta library to host talk by ‘Mainely Power’ author
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Bates College names local students to dean’s list
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Warren family holds annual reunion in Hebron
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Trek Across Maine raises $360K for COVID research, lung health
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Farmingdale corporation participating in food program
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Skowhegan rec accepting fall program registrations
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Business
Waterville animal shelter’s director departs after facility closes temporarily due to sick animals
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Health care
MaineHealth to require COVID-19 vaccinations for staff
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Local & State
Gardiner’s downtown master plan taking shape with residents’ input
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Local & State
Kennebec Water District has found safe levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in water
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Local & State
Lost historic cemetery rediscovered in Augusta
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Maine Crime
Central Maine August 2 police log
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Local & State
Skowhegan whitewater recreation park plan draws concerns as town seeks property easements
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Health care
COVID case rates in central, western Maine continue to rise, but remain below masking recommendation threshold
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Local & State
Man struck, killed by car in Waterboro was well known, respected
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Arts & Entertainment
When it comes to playing Johnny Cash, Litchfield native walks – and talks – the line
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MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.
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Business
State regulators launch probe of number shortage in 207 area code
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Business
DEP says no permit violated in clearing Maine woods for corridor transmission line
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Local & State
Topsham butcher shop, a family business for 92 years, to close
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Opinion
Tell Us: Do you think fully vaccinated people should wear masks?
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Health care
Northern Light Health to require vaccines for employees after FDA gives full approval
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Local & State
Portland bookstore joins effort to replace books lost in Frenchville school fire
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Letters to the Editor
Mandate vaccines in health-care settings
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Health care
Vaccines are still our best shot at beating COVID-19, public health experts say
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Maine Crime
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to aggravated assault in co-worker’s death
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Maine Crime
Central Maine August 3 police log
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Business
Frontier Airlines to offer direct Portland-Miami flights
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Maine Crime
Hermon man charged with manslaughter in crash that killed 10-year-old son
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Health care
MaineHealth to require COVID-19 vaccinations for staff
Skowhegan whitewater recreation park plan draws concerns as town seeks property easements
As the town seeks to build a whitewater park in the Kennebec River that will be the centerpiece of an "outdoor recreation Mecca," some residents express enthusiasm, while others voice concerns about noise, traffic, and other environmental factors.
Gardiner’s downtown master plan taking shape with residents’ input
In mid-July dozens of city residents who took part in the Heart of Gardiner workshop, part of the city's process in drafting a master plan to guide decision making in the city's downtown for the next decade.
Portland police charge man in drive-by shooting of home in Riverton neighborhood
Tony Semuhumuza, 23, of Westbrook was arrested and charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
Our View: Voting Rights Act needs attention now
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