If 32 more people apply for the $130 banners, Oakland would be one of just a handful of Maine municipalities to participate in the Hometown Heroes banner program.
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Thomas College esports team plays at high levels one year later
The Thomas esports team now boasts 28 members and a national ranking as No. 8 in the game Magic the Gathering.
Suspect in Gardiner shooting-stabbing case goes before judge
Dylan Ketcham, 21, of Gardiner, charged with elevated aggravated assault for allegedly attacking Caleb Trudeau, 21, with a knife.
Activists hold anti-war vigil in Waterville
The anti-war vigil outside the Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville came three weeks after a U.S. air strike killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.
Two men injured in Gardiner attack remain hospitalized in Portland
The two injured men are likely to be identified Monday in conjunction with the initial appearance at the Capital Judicial Center by Dylan Ketcham, the 21-year-old Gardiner man who was arrested early Saturday in connection with the violent altercation.
Far out: Hundreds attend first first Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Festival in Fairfield
Attendees at the first Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Festival were able to enjoy food, vendors, face painting, balloon animals, cosplay and more.
Richmond to consider extending life of pipeline TIF
Residents will have a chance to ask questions about the proposal, which would extend the existing for a decade, and capture all the taxes paid to be dedicated to specific projects.
Bikers, vendors make connections at Augusta motorcycle swap meet
The annual Great Northern Motorcycle Swapmeet draws riders and others to the Augusta Civic Center to swap parts and stories and make new connections.
Waterville explores rules for short-term rentals
Waterville has no rules for such businesses, such as Airbnb rentals, but city officials say they are receiving complaints as the short-term rental industry grows locally.
Arabic-speaking barber students in Augusta hit licensing barrier: exams not offered in their language
Officials from the Aveda Institute of Maine said an increasing number of barbers and cosmetologist students are struggling to complete state-administered tests, which are only offered in English, Korean, Vietnamese and Spanish.