Inventor Chester Greenwood, honored with a parade and festival in Farmington Saturday, would have had a difficult time navigating today’s patenting process.
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Fairfield food pantry boosted by anonymous donor
An unexpected offer of $25,000 in matching funds gave a needed boost to the pantry’s flagging fundraising campaign Friday.
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Norridgewock man suffers ax injury to head
Police say he was alone at the time of the injury.
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Fairfield’s Interfaith Food Pantry fundraising slows
After raising $50,000 in its first 12 weeks, volunteers say an effort to finance a permanent home for the pantry has brought in just $8,000 more in the last five months.
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Maine’s road salt comes from unexpected places
Suppliers of one of the world’s most abundant minerals described a complex chain that begins in a Chilean desert and ends at the base of your driveway.
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No criminal charges in Waterville assisted living residence allegations
Waterville police department say there is not enough evidence to substantiate a charge of sexual abuse of an elderly woman at Sunset Home.
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Oakland man charged after shooting ground near woman
Kristian Broz fired a shotgun at the ground outside his trailer during a dispute, police say.
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Gerald Hotel design mindful of elders’ needs
The interior designer of the historic Gerald Hotel’s renovation says authenticity can clash with practical needs of seniors.
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Details will help Gerald Senior Residence keep the old building’s hotel flavor
Perhaps the best sense of what daily life in the Gerald used to be like will be found in a planned display near the lobby.
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Social media help Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers in Waterville
When it comes to communicating needs in real time, Facebook helps, home says.