The downtown rotary became the palette for roving artists to spread their message about human trafficking and the need for people to be aware of its existence even in Somerset County.
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Brewery-inspired CBD coffee shop open for business in Oakland
The Warehouse, at 826 Kennedy Memorial Drive, was given the green light Friday to sell coffee infused with cannabidiol made on-site.
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J.P. Devine: Lessons from the Good Book
Pondering the meaning of an apocalyptic figure and the end times, J.P. Devine looks ahead to an election sequel of cinematic proportions.
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Waterville council to consider rezoning request for pot store
City councilors on Tuesday will consider whether to follow the recommendation of the Planning Board, which voted 4-3 Monday not to recommend the council rezone part of 475 Kennedy Memorial Drive so an adult-use marijuana store may open there.
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Motorcyclists lead fundraising ride for teen-parent program in Waterville
The fundraiser, done in concert with Low XII Maine chapters of Widows Sons Masonic Riders and the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers, is raising money and supplies to support the Sharon Abram Teen Parent School.
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BikeMaine wraps up tour with lunch in Waterville
BikeMaine tour riders close the midcoast loop by returning to Waterville for lunch from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
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Communities keep diverting trash as they wait for planned Hampden facility
Officials say the long-term benefits of perfecting the state-of-the-art equipment are worth the wait, and local towns claim the delay has not caused much trouble for them.
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Doug Harlow, 31-year veteran reporter at Morning Sentinel, dies from cancer
The Skowhegan-area journalist was remembered by colleagues and community members as a tough-minded reporter who closely covered the community and enjoyed life’s pleasures.
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Skowhegan natives revealed as $10 million donors to University of Maine building
E. James ‘Jim’ Ferland and Eileen P. Ferland donated the funds in March 2018 to help build the Engineering Education and Design Center, which will be named for the couple.
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Fairfield area school district passes budget after two failed referendums
After two previous budgets were thwarted at referendums in June and July, a $27.12 million budget was approved by voters on Thursday.