AUGUSTA — The annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration featuring Rudolph and The Island of Misfit Toys is set for Saturday, Nov. 30. River of Trees, a fundraiser event for Augusta Downtown Alliance, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Augusta Teen Center, 244 Water St. Christmas at the Fort, with homemade […]
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Wiscasset’s Merry & Bright Light Parade set for Dec. 6
WISCASSET – Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest’s Merry & Bright Light Parade, which brings Santa to his workshop, is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. The parade of vehicles covered with lights and other festive decorations. According to Lucy Oyster, parade organizer, this year’s parade will have at least twice as many vehicles taking […]
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‘Uniquely dangerous person’: Spridal Hubiak sentenced to 65 years for murdering coworker Angela Bragg in Waterville
Prosecutors say it appears Hubiak also had plans, and had made preparations, to kill others.
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Occupant jumps out window as fire levels Waterville home
The Waterville Fire Department responded to three reported fires Monday night, one of which leveled a mobile home on Heather Drive and sent a woman to the hospital.
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Maine sues energy companies, saying they failed to warn about climate change
Attorney General Aaron Frey said he intends to hold the companies accountable for concealing knowledge about the consequences of fossil fuels.
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Justice Department, Maine settle lawsuit over treatment of children with disabilities
The federal agency sued the state in September, saying Maine was violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Hawaii man who talked to jurors in Augusta courthouse elevator indicted on tampering charges
Estevan C. Hartley, while at the Capital Judicial Center, allegedly told jurors if they were picked for his trial, he was an innocent man.
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Local Christmas parades, tree lightings, festivities scheduled
Augusta, Farmington, Gardiner, Madison, Norridgewock, Rangeley, Skowhegan, Waterville, Winthrop and Wiscasset communities plan holiday events.
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Norridgewock plans stroll, parade, tree lighting Dec. 14
NORRIDGEWOCK — The Town of Norridgewock has planned the Holiday Stroll along Main Street, followed by the Lighted Tractor Parade and Tree Lighting. Events are set for 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. This family friendly event has grown each year and offers an affordable afternoon for people of all ages. The event will be held […]
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Polar Experience Express fundraiser set for Augusta Dec. 7
Proceeds will help purchase gifts for families at Christmas.