AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society’s April presentation, covering Mac Smith’s book “Disaster at Bar Harbor Ferry,” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St. In an era when the only means of travel to the new, glamorous and growing resort of Bar Harbor was through a […]
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Augusta library to start monthly gardening series April 18
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Library’s new monthly program series features beginner gardening techniques. The first program, April Seed Starting, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in the Community Meeting Room of the 45 Winthrop St. library. Participants can talk about seed starting and think about how to organize their garden and/or container gardens in […]
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Investigators unable to determine cause of fire at Monmouth commercial apple orchard
The fire began in the south end of the garage and workshop of Cooper Farms Holdings facility that was destroyed, but the damage is too extensive to determine the fire’s cause.
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Gardiner’s Christ Church members rally to save 200-year-old steeple
Church officials are working to raise about $1 million to pay for repairs to the steeple of the oldest Episcopal church in the Diocese of Maine, beginning with a fundraiser scheduled for May 6.
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Fire destroys building at Monmouth commercial apple operation
Official: The fire had been burning for at least two hours Saturday night before it was seen and reported by passersby. The cause is under investigation.
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Augusta egg hunt draws scores of children in search of Easter treats
Despite chilly temperatures, families from across the region converged on Augusta’s Mill Park on Saturday to collect Easter eggs, hang out with the Easter Bunny and try for a prize basket.
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Central Maine fires draw crews from across the region
A small fire in an apartment, a brush fire and a vehicle fire that spread to a garage kept fire crews hopping Friday afternoon and evening.
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Colby College Woodsmen to host Mud Meet in Waterville April 15
WATERVILLE — The Colby College Woodsmen team is scheduled to host its home Mud Meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15. The event will be held at the Colby Woodsmen field, located across Washington Street from the Hillside Parking Lot on the Colby College campus. This is a public event; viewers are […]
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Mount Vernon library to host improv theater April 15
MOUNT VERNON — The Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater is set to perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St. The actors will perform scenarios about challenges older Mainers encounter as they live and age in their communities. Scenes will be followed by opportunities for the audience to […]
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Man who allegedly stole Augusta police cruiser found not competent to stand trial
Kyle King, 27, who is being held at Kennebec County jail, has been committed to Riverview Psychiatric Center for treatment meant to restore his mental competency.