The Song Pirates, County Comfort and the Augusta Symphony Orchestra plan performances this week and Lakewood Theater will stage ‘The Gentlman Clothier.’
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As football coach and teacher, John Wolfgram’s legacy goes back decades
As Gardiner’s football coach from 1975 through 1985, Wolfgram laid a foundation still in place.
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John Wolfgram, Maine’s winningest high school football coach, dies at 77
Wolfgram won 10 state titles and 309 games in a storied coaching career at Madison, Gardiner, South Portland and Cheverus.
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Madison medical cannabis shop owner faces criminal charges
Daniel P. Safranec, operator of Simple Twist Cannabis Co., was arrested following the execution of two search warrants Wednesday.
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Police raid Madison cannabis shop that judge had ordered closed
The execution of the search warrant came after a judge ordered Simple Twist Cannabis Co. to close and pay thousands in civil penalties for its lack of licenses.
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Sappi finishes Skowhegan mill’s $500 million paper machine overhaul
The company announced Tuesday it finished the conversion and expansion of Paper Machine No. 2 at its Somerset Mill, saying production will ramp to full volume in 2026.
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Somerset County sheriff deputies: AI saves time writing reports
A new report writing software that uses artificial intelligence appears to be catching on among Maine law enforcement agencies, despite ongoing questions and criticism from defense attorneys and other advocates.
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Judge weighs whether to order closing of Madison medical cannabis shop
The town of Madison, which says the shop is in violation of its ordinance because its operator does not have a state license, is also seeking thousands in civil penalties.
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Top 10 events in central Maine this week
Spend a day at the Union Fair UNION — The Union Fair — Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival will open Wednesday, July 30, and run through Aug. 3, at 175 Fairgrounds Lane. Fairgoers can expect to see 4-H exhibits and competitions, agricultural events, a blueberry pie eating contest, midway offerings, classes and more. For a complete […]
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Madison heads to court to close unlicensed medical cannabis shop
The operator of Simple Twist Cannabis Co. has not had a caregiver registry identification card since July 2024, according to the Office of Cannabis Policy.