Vassalboro Business Association organizers said the raffle sold out, even though participation was lower than in previous years.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Snow-making advantage keeps Quarry Road trails fresh
While parts of Maine have been experiencing a snow drought, infrequent snow storms last only a few days, and higher temperatures and occasions of rain melt the snow, Waterville’s Quarry Road has built hills of snow, added inches to its Nordic runs and provided the unique experience of skiing in snow showers. In a recent 68-hour marathon of snow-making, sun-brightened sprays and frozen mists of manmade snow provide fresh blankets of white trails for intrepid skiers on any day of the week.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Despite pandemic, Viles Arboretum’s Table Tour continues
The annual event was limited to 160 people, who were given staggered entry to the arboretum’s trails to enjoy hot food while walking, skiing or snowshoeing.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Unity residents working to bring public library to downtown
Jean Bourg and Melissa Bastien came together to purchase a building at 38 School St.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
‘Donut Day’ at the Amish Community Market in Unity brings people together
Wednesday mornings, when doughnuts are freshly made, are a community staple.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Sports
Super Bowl: Brady’s back, and local Patriots fans are wondering how to feel
Most fans are rooting for former New England star to win another championship, but for some, it’s a bittersweet experience.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Chapel Street apartment fire displaces 7 in Augusta; no one injured
Augusta Fire Chief Dave Groder said the fire originated in a third-floor apartment where the smoke detector had been removed.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Civic Center could be mass vaccination site
City officials are in talks with state and MaineGeneral officials about using the Augusta Civic Center as the site of public COVID-19 vaccination clinics, but no agreement has been reached to move forward.
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Pandemic made Unity a college town without a college, and the locals are feeling the pressure
With the absence of approximately 650 Unity College students and a reduced staff, local services such as the fire department and businesses such as the local pizza joint are experiencing the loss.
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Augusta Teen Center members help choose winning UMA design for potential new space
University of Maine at Augusta architecture students spent the last two weeks working on design concepts for a renovation project at 189 Water St. that is a potential new home for the Augusta Teen Center.