A suspect in three pharmacy robberies was caught Friday in Fairfield after an intensive manhunt and a high-speed motorcycle chase that ended in a crash.
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Charter school panel defies LePage
Despite fierce objections from Gov. Paul LePage, the Maine Charter School Commission will not consider two applications to open virtual charter schools this fall.
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Readfield selectmen approve articles
READFIELD — Although some articles at the annual Town Meeting generated contentious debate on Thursday, all passed as approved by the Board of Selectmen.
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Mistrial on tampering, assault charges for Bellavance
The man serving 30 years in prison for burning down the Grand View Topless Coffee Shop in Vassalboro went on trial briefly this week on a charges of tampering with a witness and assault.
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Michaud waiting until September
Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud said it’s too early to campaign for the November election despite Republicans picking a winner in their primary this week. There’s too much work to be done in Washington, he said. On Tuesday, the race for Maine’s 2nd U.S. Congressional District hit a milestone when state Senate President Kevin Raye, of […]
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Deal keeps land as working farm
FAYETTE — Berndt and Elaine Graf can continue to milk their Jerseys and run their farm for as long as they like, and when they choose to retire, the Kennebec Land Trust and others will help find a farmer to take over.
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MONDAY’S EVENTS
Lions Club: Gardiner/Augusta Lions Club supper meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the clubhouse, 25 Lions Ave.; for more information, call Larry Ayotte, president, at 215-6989; or call Terry Cloutier at 485-7100.
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Library to offer craft day Tuesdays
GARDINER — As part of the library’s summer reading program, Gardiner Public Library will feature a craft day 3-4 p.m. every Tuesday, June 19, through July 31, for children who are 6 year olds and older.