FAIRFIELD CENTER — A man robbed the Big Apple convenience store shortly after midnight Thursday and fled with an undisclosed amount of money, police said.
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BRIEFS
AUGUSTA — Maine’s Office of Securities, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, AARP Maine, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and other consumer protection and law enforcement agencies will present a free half-day program aimed at providing advice and materials to help attendees protect their resources and guard against becoming the victim of financial exploitation.
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Fundraiser takes on personal meaning for radio host
SOUTH PORTLAND — When Jeff Parsons went on the radio to raise money for breast cancer research Wednesday morning, he could really relate to the topic.
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Christy’s Country Store gas pumps on again
BELGRADE — Compliance with a state environmental law left Christy’s Country Store, one of the few places in Belgrade to get gas, temporarily without its gas pumps.
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Farmingdale construction noise at night disturbs sleep
I am writing about the construction in Farmingdale, much of which has been right at the end of my driveway. All of us here have been very patient and understanding, as we know that job must be done. I am, however, very weary of being jolted out of my sleep most nights about 1 a.m. […]
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Augusta should wait before banning fireworks
The city manager has proposed a ban on fireworks, but I suggest the council take a wait-and-see position. A moratorium to a date certain on the establishment of a fireworks shop could be put in place to alleviate the city manager’s concern about shutting down an established business. If the fire chief’s concerns do materialize, […]
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Fly-tying feathers popular for hair
Hair salons covet them. Fly fishermen want them but are finding them increasingly hard to get. It’s fashion versus tradition. There’s hot competition these days, in Maine and across the nation, for dry fly-tying feathers, also known as hackles. Industry officials say the shortage of feathers, which come from roosters, has been building for about […]
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Road project draws interest of many firms
FARMINGDALE — Representatives of 15 engineering firms showed up Wednesday for a pre-bid meeting to design the reconstruction of the lower end of Northern Avenue.
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Readfield vote is over, now it’s time to be friends
As a family member of one of the Readfield selectmen, I would like to publicly thank everyone for staying civil at the recent town meeting. I know it has been pretty stressful in my home lately, and I know that all the town staff, and volunteers (budget, and road committees) put in many hours trying […]