Mourners celebrate life of sisters Ashlin and Emily Baker in Fairfield

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February 18, 2020

Mourners celebrate life of sisters Ashlin and Emily Baker in Fairfield

Emily Baker, 14, and Ashlin Baker, 12, who were recently killed in a car crash, were honored Tuesday morning with songs, slideshows and prayers at a celebration of life at Lawrence High School in Fairfield.
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February 18, 2020

Solar power project to offer savings in Augusta, Kennebec County

The Greater Augusta Utility District, the city of Augusta and the Kennebec County commissioners have signed on to a deal to generate solar power.
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February 18, 2020

Central Maine Feb. 18 police log

Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Feb. 18, 2020.
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February 18, 2020

Gen. Farnham addresses military funding, veterans assistance in speech to Maine Legislature

The adjutant general of the Maine National Guard gave the State of the National Guard report Tuesday to a joint convention of the House and Senate in Augusta.
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February 18, 2020

Waterville businesses without water as crews work to fix main break

The water main break at the entrance to Shaw's Plaza off Kennedy Memorial Drive occurred around noon and crews shut off water service at 4 p.m. and it is expected to be off for at least several hours.
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February 18, 2020

Fire marshals probe Saturday fire at Mid-Maine Construction in Gardiner

Gardiner police Detective Sgt. Todd Pilsbury said the fire that damaged some wooden pallets appeared to be started with newspaper and cardboard.
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February 17, 2020

Third site may join debate over new Augusta police station location

City leaders, criticized for a lack of public input, to hold a public hearing Feb. 27 over the former Hannaford location on Willow Street just across Cony Street from Augusta City Center on the east side of the Kennebec River.
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February 17, 2020

Bigelow Brewing receives downtown Skowhegan grant for building renovations

The $50,000 tax increment financing grant will allow the owners to reroute sewer lines, repair the roof, secure the windows and remove an old boiler.
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February 17, 2020

Town of Anson receives firetruck from Massachusetts fire department

The town received the generous donation from the Newbury Fire Department, where it would have been taken out of service.
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February 17, 2020

Lunders to help fund art collaborative buildings in Waterville

The philanthropists are donating $3 million to the effort to renovate the buildings at 14 and 20 Main Street where offices of the Lunder Institute will share space with artist studios, and exhibit and performance areas.