Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on a few men chatting on Water Street.
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Oakland councilor flags conflict of interest over police cruiser repair
Councilor Kelly Roderick said using the auto repair shop of Council Chairman Mike Perkins appears to be a conflict of interest.
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Festivals, special events in central Maine and beyond you won’t want miss
Skowhegan Log Days, Moxie Festival, Maine International Film Festival, The Kneading Conference, Kennebec Brewfest, among the events planned this summer.
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Farmington schools adopt 10-year technology plan with focus on security, AI
RSU 9 unanimously approved a technology plan emphasizing cybersecurity, device planning, AI support for teachers and more coordinated district communication.
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Sandy River bridge project lands $1M, targets 2027 bid
A new $1 million federal grant brings High Peaks Alliance’s funding for the Sandy River Bridge project to $4.5 million as the group works toward construction bidding next spring.
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Carrabassett Valley housing development receives $1M grant
The grant will be used to develop 12-14 workforce housing units near Sugarloaf Mountain.
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Augusta Assistant City Manager William Post dies
Post, who held municipal management positions in central and midcoast Maine, is being remembered as a mentor and a friend.
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Historic former Maine windjammer sinks in New York City harbor
The schooner Victory Chimes, which is featured on Maine’s state quarter, had been destined to become a floating restaurant.
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Mt. Blue schools formalize bell-to-bell phone restrictions
RSU 9 directors adopted a detailed cellphone policy requiring students to keep connected personal devices off and stored throughout the school day, with limited exceptions.
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Rangeley celebrates Independence Day in a big way
Main Street was packed as crowds turned out to watch the annual Doll Carriage Parade, Duck Drop Race and fireworks display.