Fiber expansion is reshaping western Maine’s infrastructure, bringing high-speed internet to rural communities, while the data center is expected to bring a new boost.
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Augusta fire destroys home, barn on Church Hill Road
A Maine Forest Service helicopter assisted by dropping loads of water onto the fire Monday morning.
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Public interest payphone installed in Cumberland as program expands
The PIP program has installed two new phones this spring, expanding access to free public calling.
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Belgrade couple win Mid-Maine Chamber top honor
Brian and Amy Bernatchez will be honored at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s 63rd Annual Awards Ceremony set for Thursday in Waterville.
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Concerts planned in central Maine this week
Dar Williams plans Waldoboro show, The Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus is set for perform in Gardiner, and get your tickets for The Wallflowers event in Waterville.
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After a terrifying January, Waterville immigrants and locals share culture and food
After the ICE surge at the beginning of the year, Waterville immigrants say their community is strong and growing.
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As Somerset County pot grow house cases face challenges, some get deals
A series of hearings last week marked the first major developments in cases that have been lingering on the court’s docket for 2 years.
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Meet the central Maine cooks trying to set a world record for making 1,200 pad thai orders
Crews from Asian eateries in Augusta and Winslow will be the only Maine restaurants participating in a Guinness World Records attempt at a Los Angeles festival.
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Affordability of rural airports up in the air as communities mull economic return
Small-town airfields fuel tourism and access but most rely on taxpayers to stay open.
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Portland protesters demand release of 19-year-old in ICE detention
Olivia Mabiala Andre was arrested with her family in November.