Kitty Winslow and Tom Jessen are capitalizing on the availability of some empty storefront windows in Augusta to showcase their art.
Kennebec Journal
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Court hearings underway for Sidney man convicted of child rape, but granted new trial
Eric Bard, 29, convicted of gross sexual assault and sentenced to 50 years in prison, won a new trial after the state’s highest court threw out his conviction because a judge discussed the case with the district attorney without the defense present.
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Historical horse Winthrop Messenger’s trotting legacy honored
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society recently rededicated a new memorial stone to the standardbred foundation sire, replacing one that went missing last spring.
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Augusta pedestrian, 58, injured when hit by car
A vehicle being driven by Richard Williford, 60, of Jefferson, hit Laurier Fleury, 58, while he crossed Water Street.
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Manchester to leave longstanding, six-town mutual aid pact
Manchester officials to seek new mutual aid agreements, with mostly new towns, to help fight fires, as the town quits its 45-year membership in the Lakes Region Mutual Aid group.
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Pittston hopes to convert seized property into efficient heat
At a special meeting on Oct. 2, town officials will seek permission to buy a heat pump for the Town Office.
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Five Questions: A Look Back
Five area business people reflect on the misconceptions they had about starting or being in business.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maranacook Area Food Pantry helps families in ‘tenuous’ times
Supported on community donations, the Readfield school-based pantry helps students, families and anyone, no questions asked.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, News
DFD Russell Medical Center receives top national award
Rangeley Health and Wellness awarded grant to support a behavioral health program; Maine Med takes neonatal training on the road; 14 Camden National Bank employees receive recognition awards; Camden National Corp. selected for the Sandler O’Neill Sm-All Stars Class of 2019.
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In wake of Farmington explosion, central Maine firefighters review gas leak protocols
A number of local fire department officials said their departments are hearing more calls for gas leaks due to a “heightened awareness” from the public.