Other Maine fairs — annual summer traditions for many — are also in jeopardy of not taking place in 2020 due to coronavirus concerns and restrictions on public gatherings.
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Kate McPherson makes 2020 All-Maine Academic Team
Litchfield student one of four Central Maine Community College students to earn recognition.
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Shopping in central Maine has changed in the time of coronavirus
Store officials say they continue to stock shelves and serve customers, even if it’s in different ways under public health restrictions that limit public gatherings.
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On the hunt for federal tax forms in central Maine
Maureen Donovan likes to have paper tax forms to complete her federal and state taxes, but printed federal forms are not readily available now due to pandemic-related shutdowns of IRS facilities.
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Kennebec County sheriff’s office warns of series of catalytic converter thefts
Lt. Chris Read said three thefts have occurred in China, Manchester and Litchfield this month, and the office is looking for information about the incidents.
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Employees at central Maine markets lauded by bosses during outbreak
Rick Gowell, owner of supermarkets in Greene and Litchfield, likened his employees to first responders during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Five Questions: Hardware store owner Percy Gowell
The owner of Percy’s Hardware Co. talks about the challenge of finding toilet paper and being a local retailer.
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Litchfield man, indicted on manslaughter charges, found dead at home
The body of Shawn W. Metayer, 60, was found Tuesday morning at his Litchfield house after deputies from the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an unattended death.
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University of New Hampshire graduates
DURHAM, N.H. — Taylor Ferguson, of Sidney, and Brianna Ivy, of Litchfield, graduated in December 2019 from the University of New Hampshire.
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Ex-employee accused of stealing $5,911 from Family Quik Stop in Litchfield
Store owner Eka Orr said the alleged theft impacted her business and the amount of time she is able to spend with her family.