Casella Waste Systems, which provides waste and recycling services in Fairfield, bought the funeral home from Lawry Brothers on Nov. 1 with plans to preserve the historical portion of the building while demolishing the back portion.
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Posted inHearts of Pine, Maine, News, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
Travis Lazarczyk: Locals shoot their shot for the Hearts of Pine
The professional soccer team that will begin play at Portland’s Fitzpatrick Stadium this spring held a tryout for Mainers on Saturday in Falmouth.
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Festival of Trees in Gardiner has impressive turnout, business and attendees alike
The 7th annual Festival of Trees, which ends Sunday, allows people to attempt to win holiday trees filled with prizes..
Posted inAnimals, Maine
Maine loon count finds healthy population
The loon count takes place annually on the third Saturday in July – July 20 this year, when 1,624 volunteers turned out across 407 lakes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Electric bus maker facing complaints from Maine school districts is strapped for cash
The Canadian company posted a steep drop in third-quarter revenue and a wider financial loss than in the same period last year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine secures more than $5.7 million in digital equity grant
The money will go toward Maine’s digital equity plan, which prioritizes expanding internet access throughout the state and bringing certain government services online.
Posted inMaine, News
Vigil planned for New Sweden teen missing for months
Damron was last seen walking out of her family home and into the woods in late September.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Bangor man charged with murder after body found in apartment
Police say Gary Brinson, a 69-year-old Bangor resident, is charged with killing 64-year-old Lee Ruona, also of Bangor.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
National hospice companies fight over Maine territory in noncompete lawsuit
Atlanta-based Gentiva Hospice claims Utah-based Bristol Hospice set up a competing operation in the Bangor area with help from a registered nurse administrator who previously worked for Gentiva.
Posted inMaine, News
Wilton designates federal funds to replace Wilson Pond retaining wall
The town has a wall replacement account with $273.778 to go toward the estimated $813,540 project.