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Back-to-back storms expected to bring nearly a foot of snow across central Maine

by Zara Norman February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

The National Weather Service says snow will begin falling late Wednesday night, bringing 6-8 inches of snow to the Augusta and Waterville area by Thursday, while a second snowstorm is expected to bring an estimated 2-4 inches of snow on Friday.

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Winslow food pantry to serve Feb. 22

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

WINSLOW — Because of the anticipated snowstorm this week, Winslow Community Cupboard Food Pantry plans to offer services one day earlier than usual. The Cupboard, 12 Lithgow St., will serve from 8 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22. For more information, call Bruce Bottiglierie, operations manager, at 207-402-7947. Check out […]

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Hallowell sets public hearing for controversial pesticide ordinance, approves first reading

by Chris Bouchard February 20, 2023February 21, 2023

The hearing is set for March 13, after which the ordinance will need a second and third reading before approval.

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Augusta City Council approves increasing fees by 15% at landfill used by residents of several area municipalities

by Keith Edwards February 20, 2023February 20, 2023

Officials are looking to put away funds to help pay for the potential vertical expansion of the landfill, which could cost about $20 million and extend the landfill’s lifetime by 12 to 15 years.

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Gardiner Regional Middle School lists honor students

February 19, 2023February 13, 2023

Gardiner Regional Middle School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Aryanna Roberts-Roy, Alyvia Cleary, Alexis Dumeny, Jack Collins, Annalise Reithofer, Christian Breton, Delia Colfer, Haylee Woodcock, Benjamin Seed, Erica Duplessis, Connor Berard and Alexander Russell. Also, Luke Whalen, Annabel Garvan-Soto, Nhyira Asante, Ashley Ladd, Audrey […]

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Small trains, tiny furnishings for dollhouses, draw big interest at Augusta show

by Keith Edwards February 18, 2023February 19, 2023

Elaborate model train layouts featured at annual Augusta State Armory Show

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From Elvis to Pearl Jam, Augusta Civic Center has hosted many memorable performers in its 50 years

by Keith Edwards February 18, 2023February 18, 2023

Officials hope to attract enough Elvis impersonators to the building, which hosted Elvis in his only Maine appearance in 1977, to set a world record.

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Skowhegan class of ’63 accepting RSVPs for March lunch

February 18, 2023February 13, 2023

The Skowhegan High School class of 1963 plans to gather for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 21 at Brickyard Hollow Restaurant, at 123 Madison Ave. in Skowhegan. The snow date is Wednesday, March 22, at the same time and place. To RSVP, call Cindy Laiho at 207-858-0946 by March 11. Check out […]