PITTSTON — The Pittston Consolidated School has a new greenhouse, dedicated to the memory of Allison Keaveney, a fourth-grader at the school who died 30 years ago.
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Franklin County sheriff candidates differ on safety risks
Scott Nichols Sr. and Tom White, the two Republican candidates for Franklin County sheriff, recently answered questions about law enforcement issues facing the county.
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MCI speaker focuses on future challenges
PITTSFIELD — The gloomy weather forced Maine Central Institute to move its graduation exercises indoors Sunday afternoon, forgoing the traditional outdoor observance on the Pittsfield campus.
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Volunteers need for Whatever Festival
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Whatever Family Festival needs 100 volunteers. Day in Capitol Park will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 30. Volunteers will be asked to work 3-4 hour shifts.
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LePage, Pingree align on collecting Internet sales taxes
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage is urging passage of a bill in Congress that would allow states to collect tax on sales over the Internet, but only U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, is supporting the bill, with the rest of the delegation saying they are not convinced.
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KVCC becomes satellite center on sleep disorder
FAIRFIELD — Ten Maine students will be able to study sleep disorders this fall at a Massachusetts college through a new program at Kennebec Valley Community College.
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Litchfield residents worried about bridge’s future
LITCHFIELD — Memo to Maine Turnpike Authority Executive Director Peter Mills: Keep the Lunts Hill Road bridge open.
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Healthcare Golf Classic set for July 15 & 16
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network’s annual Healthcare Golf Classic will be a two-day, two-tournament event at the Sugarloaf Golf Club. The tournament will be Sunday, July 15, and Monday, July 16. The beneficiaries will be the Healthy Community Coalition and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center, both provide health services to people in need.
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Benefit barbecue for Leary a success
FAIRFIELD — A benefit barbecue for Mel Leary was organized by coworkers and the community recently.