Edwin Pierpont, 47, grew a 1,832.5-pound pumpkin this year, breaking his own 2010 Maine state record and winning his fifth state championship.
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State chamber celebrates Maine bicentennial at annual dinner
The evening was highlighted by guest speaker Patrick Dempsey and a video featuring the state’s seven living governors.
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Mourners gather to remember slain Waterville mother
Melissa Sousa, 29, of 32 Gold St., was killed last week, allegedly by Nicholas Lovejoy, 28, her longtime live-in boyfriend and the father of the couple’s 8-year-old twin daughters.
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New program director, ski coach steps into role at Quarry Road Trails’ fall festival
Saturday’s festival will host family-friendly games and a new Riverside Loop Botanical Trail set up by Colby College as the organization welcomes its new program director.
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Starks seeks voters’ opinions on updated rules for large events in town
The referendum is the only local issue on the ballot this year. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Starks Community Center.
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In Vassalboro’s sole race this year, incumbent water district trustee runs unopposed
Frank Richards is running for the 10-member board’s only Vassalboro seat.
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Globensky returns to Hallowell ice arena with a message
The former hockey enforcer, who played for the Maine Nordiques and later managed the Kennebec Ice Arena for years, is scheduled to sign copies of his book, which tells his life story and advocates against violence in the game.
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Hall-Dale High School open Thursday after alleged shooting threat
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Chris Read said a 14-year-old male from Chelsea was charged with terrorizing after making a threat “in reference” to a school shooting.
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Longtime select person, budget committee member, newcomer vie for two China select board seats
Three other local positions are unopposed and three more have no candidates. Residents to choose path forward on medical marijuana facilities in town. Voting will take place 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the portable building at 571 Lakeview Drive.
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Donations for family of murdered Waterville woman stolen
Police said donation canisters at three Dunkin’ Donuts shops in Waterville to benefit the family of Melissa Sousa were stolen over the weekend.