Edwin Pierpont, 47, grew a 1,832.5-pound pumpkin this year, breaking his own 2010 Maine state record and winning his fifth state championship.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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State chamber celebrates Maine bicentennial at annual dinner
The evening was highlighted by guest speaker Patrick Dempsey and a video featuring the state’s seven living governors.
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Globensky returns to Hallowell ice arena with a message
The former hockey enforcer, who played for the Maine Nordiques and later managed the Kennebec Ice Arena for years, is scheduled to sign copies of his book, which tells his life story and advocates against violence in the game.
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Hall-Dale High School open Thursday after alleged shooting threat
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Chris Read said a 14-year-old male from Chelsea was charged with terrorizing after making a threat “in reference” to a school shooting.
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Gore decor: Central Mainers deck out homes for Halloween
Four central Maine residents said they spend hundreds of dollars and countless hours decorating their homes to make Halloween special for local children.
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Local hauntings inspire Wayne resident to author ghost books
Farmington medium/clairvoyant Annette Parlin recently joined author Cathy Cook at a Fayette home, where the former described spirits and ghosts she saw during the visit.
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Seven candidates in fight for 3 spots on Augusta City Council
A strong field of candidates made their appeals to voters at a candidates forum this week.
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Augusta man pleads guilty to 4 city store robberies
Barry Grant Jr., 38, robbed one store in February, and another three in July, in Augusta.
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Dresden man pleads guilty to Richmond assault
Jay Underwood was one of two men arrested at a New Year’s Eve party where two men were beaten.
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Winthrop has uncontested races, Mount Vernon voters to weigh in on comprehensive plan
Voters in both towns will have few choices to make when they turn out to the polls on Nov. 5.