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How to grow a 2,000-pound pumpkin, according to Charlie Lopresti
The local TV meteorologist took home the top prize and the state record at the 2024 Damariscotta Pumpkinfest.
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Oct. 21, 1986: Kennebec County legislator writes angry letter to county commissioners alleging ‘gross overspending’ by sheriff, sex abuse victims seek compensation, and landfill discussion on Winthrop agenda tonight
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Oct. 20, 1990: Skowhegan radio station, cable services, and thousands of Central Maine Power customers without power due to high winds, and Skowhegan’s town manager receives Maine Municipal Association Award
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Oct. 19, 2004: Maine Savings Federal Credit Union held up by two men in North Vassalboro, doctors urge elderly to get 2nd flu shot, and Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz comes up big for team during ALCS championship
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As climate change hurts Maine farms and restaurants, stakeholders search for solutions
Three takeaways from Friday’s roundtable discussion among local food industry professionals and lawmakers, organized by the James Beard Foundation.
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Oct. 18, 1989: Augusta’s Calumet Club found in violation of Maine Human Rights Acts, Waterville City Council reinstates improvement funds, and this United Way volunteer has a special reason for donating
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CO2 shortages led Maine breweries to adopt this sustainable solution
Three breweries in Maine have installed equipment to collect the gas during the fermentation process, giving them control over the supply of CO2 and reducing their carbon footprint.
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Oct. 17, 1978: Supreme Court says woman from Milo can sue doctor and social workers, police in Maine open their arrest records for Maine newspapers, and meet the newest Pope
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Oct. 16, 1997: Authorities warn families in Unity-area of ‘Santa’ sex offender, Kennebec County commissioners have a problem with the budget on their hands, and this St. Albans man is ‘scheming’ in his new book about World War II.
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