Highlights for the fair, which runs through Sunday, include a pig scramble, He Man/She Woman competition, demolition derby and the baby contest.
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During raucous meeting, Gardiner-area board OKs school-based health center
The board voted after months of debate and several hostile meetings. One board member says she will bring a motion to rescind its approval at the next board meeting.
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Pittston man convicted of stalking county sheriff misses sentencing
A judge issued a warrant for the arrest of Nicholas Worthing, 37, after he failed to appear in court for his sentencing Friday.
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Gardiner-area school district moves closer to health center vote, following public outbursts
After months of tension, the school-based health center vote could take place Thursday.
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Residents OK $32.9 million Gardiner-area school budget
The Maine School Administration District 11 school board cut $2.3 million out of the first proposed budget to minimize the effect on taxpayers.
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Hallowell drastically cuts recycling facility hours after misuse
North Bay Recycling Center will only be open three hours per week with volunteer monitors stationed outside — mimicking a similar effort in Pittston after long-term misuse at their recycling station.
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Pittston fisherman found dead in Cobbosseecontee Lake
Kyle Armstrong, 27, suffered an apparent ‘medical event’ while fishing alone, officials said.
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Pittston man found guilty of stalking Kennebec County sheriff
In a case that raised First Amendment issues, a judge found that threatening messages Nicholas Worthing sent to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page were sufficient evidence of stalking.
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Pittston to seek nearly $2 million from road commissioner’s company
Pittston officials allege that road repair work completed by Sam Snow Construction to Jewett Road was poorly done.
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Pittston voters elect Holzinger to Select Board
About 400 voters filled the Town Office on Tuesday to cast their ballots.