Police: David “Mike” Obert, 51, was driving on Ward Hill Road in Madison on the morning of July 4, 2019, when his dump truck collided with a Pontiac Torrent driven by Joyce Gipson, 85, killing her and her husband, Keith Blackwell, 80.
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Teen partially ejected, pinned when car rolls in Norridgewock, police say
Chloe Riportella, 17, of Sidney was riding in the back seat of a 2003 Toyota Camry when it rolled Sunday afternoon on Winding Hill Road. She suffered what police described as minor injuries, none related to her having been pinned under the car.
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Project Canopy announces grant recipients
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service in Augusta has announced the recipients of the 2020 Project Canopy Assistance Grants. This longstanding grant program is designed to spur the development and implementation of community forestry projects and programs. Grants were awarded in two categories, to sixteen communities, and ranged in size […]
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Winslow firm stays strong during pandemic
Standard Waterproofing had to adjust quickly once the coronavirus pandemic hit, but has remained busy during COVID-19 — including working on the Lockwood Hotel and the sprawling Colby athletic complex, both under construction in Waterville.
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Maine AgrAbility offers farmers guidance on hiring workers with disabilities
Maine AgrAbility has a new resource for farmers who hire workers with disabilities. “Tips for Farmers Who Hire Individuals with Disabilities” offers guidance throughout the process, including identifying goals and expectations, understanding limitations, safety and health considerations, and developing adaptations for workers for successful outcomes. UMaine Extension bulletins may be ordered or downloaded from the […]
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J.P. Devine: In COVID-19 time, DON’T TOUCH IT
As careful as a person might be during the coronavirus pandemic, getting caught without a mask or gloves can trigger a most disconcerting panic, J.P. Devine writes.
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The Two Cent Pub in Winslow opens with new owner
The restaurant occupies the space It’s A Good Pizza operated out of for more than 40 years and its staff hopes to make it a community gathering spot.
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Fire in Skowhegan destroys mobile home, kills five animals
The double wide mobile home, located on Hanover Street in Skowhegan, was completely destroyed by a kitchen fire that broke out Friday evening.
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A photographer’s view of a celestial visitor
It’s not just a comet; it’s a comet viewed from Maine and that will come this way again in 6,800 years, writes Mike Seamans.
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Central Maine business briefs: Maine-based company wins industry award
People & Places: Veilleux to join Laflin & Wolfington Realty team in Farmingdale; Kennebec Estuary Land Trust welcomes new board members