Amy Calder’s grandniece, Mina, loves the U.S. and she’s sure part of the reason for that is the Skowhegan State Fair.
August 2013
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Hallowell budget slated for final airing tonight
Tonight Hallowell residents will have one last chance to comment on a budget that likely will bring an 8 percent property tax increase, even though the budget amount is lower than it was last year.
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Mount Vernon fire heavily damages home, kills dog
A home off Belgrade Road in Mount Vernon was badly damaged and a family pet was killed by a fire that swept through the home Sunday afternoon.
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Madison farmers market opens at former junior high school park
A new farmers market in Madison, open on Sundays, hopes to draw more interest from local farmers and shoppers.
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Couple faces off on Waterville ballot to stoke interest in local offices
David Johnson, a Republican, and Jennifer Johnson, a Democrat, are running against each other for the city’s Ward 1 warden position in the Nov. 6 election.
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Vassalboro woman escapes injury in China crash
Vassalboro resident Linda Nutt amazingly escaped injury when her car became airborne and crashed between a tree and telephone pole on Route 137 in China on Sunday.
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Plan to renovate former Augusta high school wins $580K grant
A plan to turn the old Cony High School into senior housing took a big step forward recently when the developer got a $580,000 grant that will likely help secure financing from the Maine State Housing Authority.
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2 planned Dunkin Donuts franchises have Augusta neighbors piping hot
Plans to open two new Dunkin’ Donut restaurants in Augusta have generated backlash from residents who say the development will lead to increased traffic congestion around their neighborhoods.
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Monmouth major prepares to move out for Afghanistan deployment
Scott Lewis, a major in the Maine Army National Guard, is among those Mainers deploying to Afghanistan for a nearly year-long deployment.
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Augusta District Court, Aug. 1 – 7, 2013
The following cases involving area residents were closed from Aug. 1 to Aug. 7, 2013, in Augusta District Court.