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March 19, 1984: Whitefield residents convene for 175th anniversary town meeting, Pittston OKs town office, and Bowdoinham community center wins passage
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March 18, 1998: MaineGeneral Thayer in Waterville to build new surgical wing, Wilton waiting on word on shoe shop space, and Vassalboro approves support staff contract
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Winslow mainstay Bee’s Snack Bar closes after 77 years
While Bee’s operated for nearly eight decades through natural disasters and economic swings, the owners say the closure of the Ticonic Bridge for repairs and high operating costs have taken their toll.
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‘It’s our therapy’: Knitting group binds community together
From the isolation of the pandemic and other circumstances, a group of women have come together at a Waterville yarn and fabric store to knit and build friendships.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
The federal government owns 11 artworks in Maine. What will happen to them?
The Trump administration is laying off staff at the U.S. General Services Administration, which is responsible for one of the oldest and largest collections of art in the country.
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March 17, 2001: Respected Augusta physician Dr. John Barnard dies, and no St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin due to foot-and-mouth disease fears
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Maine Maple Weekend turns sweet 42
More than 100 farms and sugarhouses around the state will be celebrating this weekend, with free tours, samples, treats, animals and more.
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March 16, 1972: Township 3 Range 2 officially becomes the town of Carrabassett, Oakland man held in assault in Augusta, and Mrs. Richard Nixon celebrates 60th birthday
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Viral Dubai fruit cup craze slams Marvelous Macarons every Saturday
Lines form early at Sabattus bakery for macarons, fruit cups and yum!