Augusta’s Downtown Alliance and Smokey’s Greater Shows put on the four-day long fair in Augusta’s Mill Park.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
More than 2,300 people participate in 16th annual Dempsey Challenge
Patrick Dempsey could be seen rallying participants, biking, leading the survivor walk and meeting people at the Dempsey Challenge this year.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
53-year-old Albion man dies in single-vehicle accident
The fatal crash Friday night is under investigation, Maine State Police said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Oakland woman charged with manslaughter in connection with 2023 death of infant
Following a yearlong investigation into the death of a 4-month-old child, Lisa Barney, 54, of Oakland was arrested Friday on a charge of manslaughter.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Man charged with murder in Waterville shooting death
Tyler Quirion, 20, of Waterville, was arrested Friday and charged with murder, manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person in the Feb. 19 killing of Justin Iraola on South Grove Street.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System lays off 13 IT employees, reassigns dozens more
The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring of the systemwide IT department, Chief Information Officer Robert Placido told workers Friday afternoon in an email obtained by the Press Herald.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County register of probate on administrative leave pending investigation
Heidi Jordan was elected to her first term as register of probate in November 2021 and is seeking election to a second, four-year term on Nov. 5.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Kennebec County emergency physician program is saving lives, doctor tells Augusta councilors
The county’s MD3 pilot program may run out of money at the end of the year. One of its doctors says that would be a mistake.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Woman seriously injured in Rome motorcycle crash
The crash happened at 1:04 p.m. and involved an SUV.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
KVCAP plans to begin construction on 37-unit Waterville apartment complex this winter
The three-story development will be located beside KVCAP’s Waterville location on the corners of King and Gold streets, the organization said.