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Free spirits take trip to Mercer for inaugural Hippie Flea Market
Tie-dye clad hippies poured into Mercer by the hundreds to take part in the cash-optional event that featured bartering, blacksmithing and live music.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Two hospitalized after ATV crash near Solon
One man was taken from the scene by LifeFlight of Maine and both alcohol and excessive speed were factors in the crash, according to authorities.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Vintage, collectible store to open on Main Street in downtown Waterville
Old Soul Supply Co. owner Jessica Stetson is opening her shop at the former Jorgensen’s Cafe space at 103 Main St., between the Paul J. Schupf Art Center and Loyal Biscuit Co.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mills vetoes bill requiring developers of clean energy projects to work with unions
The bill would have required companies leasing state land for clean energy projects to enter into contract with labor unions.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
West Gardiner man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
Jon A. Hall will be sentenced in federal court at a future date on 13 charges related to child pornography and a charge of failing to register as a sex offender.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mills hopes money for Maine ‘co-working’ businesses will help bring, keep remote workers
Eleven communal office companies – including 6 in southern Maine – were awarded a total of $500,000 as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta may allow adult use marijuana businesses, but ban potentially dangerous extraction process
Officials in Augusta want to consider prohibiting or regulating a cannabis extraction process that uses flammable materials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Woman, 28, arrested after allegedly torching a vehicle in Dresden
Police say Stephanie Lamoreau, 28, allegedly set fire to a vehicle on Alexander Road in Dresden on Thursday and was arrested Friday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Mills vetoes bill restructuring income tax brackets
The bill aimed to reduce the tax burden for middle-income residents while also raising taxes on the wealthy, but Gov. Janet Mills said it would not provide meaningful relief and could create challenges for state budgeting.