National egg distributors claim avian flu as the culprit for soaring egg prices, but local farmers attribute it to rising fuel and feed costs.
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As winter kicks into gear, at least 2 central Maine cities say they may be forced to overspend on salt
Augusta and Hallowell may exceed their budgets for salt, but elsewhere in central Maine, municipalities say they are on-track for spending on salt and sand at this point in the season.
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After nearly two years of short-term fixes, Litchfield’s Woodbury Pond Dam has been repaired
The repairs are expected to last three to five decades, according to Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels.
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Local students make Southern New Hampshire University president’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to the 2022 fall president’s list. They include Adrian Bates of Livermore Falls; Cassi Parker of Wayne; Kate Murphy and Kristina Waterhouse, both of Augusta; Cassaundra Bowie and Ariel Hall, both of Litchfield; Lacey York of China; Josiah Kearns of Winthrop; Lilly Reardon of Benton; and Talon Mosher and Ryan Wahl, both of […]
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Central Maine shakes off the first big storm of the season
Central Maine Power crews were expected to continue work restoring power to customers across central and southern Maine Saturday and Sunday as a slow-moving nor’easter lumbers out of northern New England, dumping nearly 2 feet of snow in some interior regions.
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Litchfield man sentenced to at least 90 days in jail for child pornography videos on cellphone
Peter N. Davidson, 59, was charged after police used a search warrant to find eight sexually explicit videos involving children on his iPhone.
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Christmas displays bring excitement, glow to central Maine neighborhoods
Many displays are dazzling, such as Winter Wonderland at Augusta West Kampground, which features more than 100,000 lights.
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Winthrop trust, landowners partner for full moon walk Dec. 7 in Litchfield
Winthrop’s Kennebec Land Trust staff, along with landowners Teague Morris and Dusty Small, plan to take advantage of the full moon for a hike at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Small-Burnham Conservation Area in Litchfield. RSVPs are required, as space is limited. Those who attend are asked to bring what they need to […]
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From free meals to fun runs, our 2022 roundup of central Maine Thanksgiving events
Events are scheduled this week across Kennebec and Somerset counties.
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Babcock Bridge connecting Litchfield, West Gardiner to be replaced beginning next June
Construction had been scheduled to begin in late 2022, but was pushed to June 2023. The bridge remains safe for motorists, according to state transportation officials.