The trio is attempting the rare midwinter traverse to raise $10,000 for underprivileged youth through United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Hope Fund.
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Farmington Fire and Ice Festival returns with new events
“This much-loved community tradition is back with all your favorite events, plus some exciting new additions to make it the best one yet,” said event organizer Courtney Austin.
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Setting the scene onstage when the scene involves food
At local theaters, a recent run of food-related shows requires careful consideration for the food on stage.
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Feb. 20, 1997: 50-degree day in February in Augusta? Yes, it happened. Also, Gov. Angus King pondering reelection bid
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Goldfinch Creamery Cafe and Bakery to close Friday in downtown Gardiner
The family-owned and run business, which opened at 316 and 318 Water St. in October 2021, quickly became a popular destination for ice cream, pastries and tea.
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Feb. 19, 1988: Officials identify red substance in river near Two Cent Bridge in Waterville, Fairfield-area school district begins sale of school, and presidential candidate Michael Dukakis’s wife coming to Waterville
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Feb. 18, 2002: Meet 3 generations of taxi drivers in the greater Augusta area who’ve logged millions of miles, and Augusta city councilor proposes manager evaluations
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Feb. 17, 1995: Former Somerset County Sheriff’s assistant says her job was lost due to politics, and town of Starks is resisting ‘hempstock’
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Feb. 16, 1983: Augusta says goodbye to retiring city manager Paul Poulin, Maine school chief may take similar job in Alaska, and Central Maine Power to buy former Digital Plant Co. in Augusta
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Feb. 15, 1979: New roof over old one suggested for Waterville Junior High School, and numbing cold sends Central Maine Power electricity demand soaring yesterday, and nationwide oil shortage predicted in 2-6 years
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