The Somerset County Grand Jury handed up indictments on Friday, charging 22 people with 58 offenses that include theft, drug trafficking and domestic violence.
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State Fire Marshal’s office seeks help in Norridgewock, Mercer arson probes
Three fires were reported at two residences since Aug. 16.
Erskine Academy in South China opts for hybrid back-to-school model
The academy’s administration wanted to test out the yellow hybrid system before attempting to go the full in-person green system.
UMaine Extension to offer webinar on pain-free gardening Aug. 31
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about ways to address the physical strain of gardening from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. “Pain-free Gardening,” led by Maine AgrAbility specialist Ellen Gibson, will include discussions about ergonomics and tool choices, and demonstrations […]
Wear white for Women’s Suffrage Aug. 27 at new Walk Around Wiscasset
Wiscasset joins national Centennial celebration.
Central Maine car dealerships have lower inventories, but can still make a deal
Smaller operations such as Wentworth Motors in Waterville and Maine Avenue Auto Sales in Farmingdale go far afield to buy used cars, but the numbers at auctions are lower and the prices they pay are higher.
E-waste Collection fundraiser set for Sept. 26 at Augusta Civic Center
Proceeds benefit Bridging the Gap’s warming center.
Battle for Breast Cancer field hockey fundraiser raises $8,681
Funds will be used for uninsured or underinsured people seeing care at the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center in Farmington and Livermore Falls.
Sidney native Riley Field collecting clothes for homeless, students in need
The University of Maine student aims to solve two problems: the reduction of clothes being thrown away and providing clothing for the homeless, starting with students in Lewiston schools.
Eaton Mountain owner, foundation strike deal to upgrade Skowhegan ski area
The collaboration is to include students from the Community Regional Charter School working to create a four-season recreational area.