The town’s Board of Appeals struck down neighbors’ challenge to the brewery owners’ plan to build outdoor seating, extend their hours and increase capacity.
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Senate confirms Portland attorney as new federal judge in Maine
Stacey Neumann, a partner at Murray Plumb & Murray in Portland, will fill an opening left by Chief U.S. District Judge Jon Levy.
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Maine high court considers disciplining Ellsworth probate judge who didn’t pay taxes, child support
William Blaisdell is an elected probate judge in Hancock County and a private lawyer who was recently handling court-appointed cases.
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Woman struck in Waterville crosswalk sustains serious injuries
The incident occurred Sunday near First Church of Waterville when the driver of a Jeep tried to go around a vehicle stopped in traffic and struck two people in a crosswalk, sending one by LifeFlight of Maine to a Portland hospital with serious injuries, according to police.
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Vienna man pleads guilty to rash of car burglaries in Augusta, neighboring communities
Gregory Roe, who told the court Tuesday that addiction to drugs prompted him to make bad decisions before apologizing to his victims and family, was sentenced to three years in prison.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
River Fest returns to Skowhegan this week
The multi-day celebration of life on the Kennebec River features dozens of events and activities in downtown Skowhegan.
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Lake Stewards of Maine to conduct plant workshop on Varnum Pond in Wilton
The pond is Wilton’s drinking supply that participants can learn about invasive aquatic species. Preregistration is required for the Aug. 8 event.
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See a map of how Maine law enforcement responded to the Lewiston mass shooting
More than 750 officers responded to dozens of locations during the 48-hour manhunt for the gunman. Police narratives released this summer show their movements during the key first hours after the shooting.
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New Balance to close Norridgewock factory, move operations into expanded Skowhegan facility
The transition to the consolidated manufacturing facility, to be called ‘Central Maine,’ will begin this fall. All jobs at the Norridgewock site will be transferred to Skowhegan, the company said Tuesday.
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Woolwich woman killed in West Forks crash
The cause of the early Tuesday morning crash remains under investigation, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.