According to Town Manager Earla Haggerty, the exchange shop was created as a way to not only cut down on the cost of waste but to encourage what she is calling “community recycling.”
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Gore decor: Central Mainers deck out homes for Halloween
Four central Maine residents said they spend hundreds of dollars and countless hours decorating their homes to make Halloween special for local children.
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Local hauntings inspire Wayne resident to author ghost books
Farmington medium/clairvoyant Annette Parlin recently joined author Cathy Cook at a Fayette home, where the former described spirits and ghosts she saw during the visit.
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Seven candidates in fight for 3 spots on Augusta City Council
A strong field of candidates made their appeals to voters at a candidates forum this week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta man pleads guilty to 4 city store robberies
Barry Grant Jr., 38, robbed one store in February, and another three in July, in Augusta.
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China selectman resigns, citing ongoing tension over fire department funds
Jeff LaVerdiere’s place on the town’s select board will be filled either in a special election or during the presidential primary election in March.
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Skowhegan, Augusta dental providers offer free care Friday
Northwoods Dental in Skowhegan and Gentle Family Dentistry in Augusta are participating in the Dentists Who Care for Maine program.
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Dresden man pleads guilty to Richmond assault
Jay Underwood was one of two men arrested at a New Year’s Eve party where two men were beaten.
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Winthrop has uncontested races, Mount Vernon voters to weigh in on comprehensive plan
Voters in both towns will have few choices to make when they turn out to the polls on Nov. 5.
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Three vie for two Oakland council seats; four other races uncontested
Incumbent Council Chair and state Rep. Mike Perkins is running against David Groder and Gerald Harrington for two council spots. Councilor Harold Buzzell will leave his post after his term expires at the end of the year.