An anonymous donor pledged up to $1 million to build a new fire station in Hallowell, pending council approval, and city officials now will work on making it happen.
March 2017
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Visitors across the state warm up to Maine Maple Sunday
The annual event, started in Skowhegan in 1983, offered maple syrup and ice cream, maple treats, candy and maple taffy.
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U.S. Alpine Championships: Rowland back on course
Carrabassett Valley Academy graduate and Monmouth native returns to sport after battling post-concussion symptoms.
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Solar sheds provide solution for getting the most out of your solar panels
The Pittsfield-Unity partnership provides a more cost-effective option that will get customers a better return, according to the managers.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Suspect in Skowhegan animal cruelty case linked to ‘pet flipper’ trend
Police allege Nicole Bizier was getting dogs for free and then selling them online while also tampering with and faking records about the animals.
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Kennebec Courts March 16-22, 2017
This is a roundup of cases closed March 16-22, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
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NCAA men’s basketball: South Carolina advances to Final Four
The Gamecocks beat Florida to earn their first trip to the Final Four in school history.
Posted inMaine, News
Central Maine animal stories can be strange, but true
You can’t make up a lot of these animal stories, and the truth really is stranger than fiction, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine Maple Sunday a sweet success for syrup producers
Across the state, 85 sugarhouses open their doors to the public to serve pancake breakfasts, maple syrup on snow, maple-infused baked beans and other treats.
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Kennebec Journal March 26 police log
Augusta area police reports for March 26, 2017.