There are plenty of ways to get your hands dirty in April, plus opportunities to get outside but stay relatively clean.
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April 10, 1982: Kennebec County judge dismisses nuclear freeze lawsuit, improvements to state buildings in Augusta are saving $2.5 million in energy costs according to report, and local drivers say potholes are ‘worse than ever this year’
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The Great State of Illustration in Maine on view in Waterville
The Great State of Illustration in Maine will be on view April 17 through July 16 at Ticonic Gallery, 93 Main St. in Waterville. Illustration is an art form with an ancestral home in Maine. Maine has a rich legacy of attracting notable illustrators to the state such as Robert McCloskey, Dahlov Ipcar, Ashley Bryan, […]
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Farmington council to start community garden program May 15
The Greater Franklin Food Council, in collaboration with LEAP’s Stone Soup Community Garden, is starting its first-ever Gather and Grow Community Garden Program. This program will lead a cohort of gardeners through the growing season, from planting and fertilizing to preserving the harvest and cooking ideas. The purpose is to build a gardening learning community […]
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Winthrop Cub Scouts compete in Pinewood Derby
Winthrop Cub Scout Pack 604, which began operations in February, held its Pinewood Derby March 25 at the American Legion post. The Cubs, aided by an adult, carved their cars from blocks of wood and decorated them before racing them on the track, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the […]
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NASCAR Cup Series: Bell upholds reputation, wins dirt race at Bristol
Christopher Bell, known for his skill on dirt tracks, fends off a late challenge from Tyler Reddick.
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Taylor Swift, Joe Alwyn have reportedly split after 6 years
Soon after Taylor Swift ‘s Eras tour began, another era has come to an end. Singer Swift and actor Joe Alwyn have reportedly split after six years together. The “Midnights” artist, 33, and the “Conversations With Friends” star, 32, broke up a few weeks ago, Entertainment Tonight reported Saturday. Without citing any sources, ET also […]
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Iowa won’t pay for rape victims’ abortions or contraceptives
Under the previous attorney general, Democrat Tom Miller, Iowa’s victim compensation fund also paid for Plan B, the so-called morning after pill, as well as other treatments to prevent pregnancy.
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Texan declared innocent in slaying now arrested in another
Lydell Grant, exonerated in 2021 after serving 7 years for a fatal stabbing, is now accused of murder for shooting a fellow motorist.