Churches across the state held blessing of the animals ceremonies this weekend, in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day. Central Maine saw many ceremonies, including at St. Michael Catholic Parish in Augusta and St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow.
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Firefighters save Vassalboro house as fire destroys garage
The Vassalboro Fire Department responded Saturday night to a fire on Crowell Hill Road that destroyed a garage and shed.
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College football: Colby storms back from early deficit to top rival Bates
Mules force five turnovers and score 31 unanswered points after going down 17-7.
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Local roundup: Waterville girls soccer shuts out Nokomis
Mara Von Oesen scores all three goals in the game to lead the Purple Panthers.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cross country: Ruth White repeats as girls winner at Festival of Champions
Orono junior breaks her own course record and repeats as girls champion; Charlie Collins of Hampden Academy wins boys race
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College football: Villanova routs winless UMaine, 45-20
The Wildcats score on their first five possessions in the conference opener for 0-4 Black Bears.
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Garlic festival returns to Skowhegan this weekend
Lake George Regional Park is uniting forces with Crazy 4 Garlic once again this weekend to bring Maine’s Garlic Fest back to the area, with even more offerings than before.
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Old-time football: 1926 scrapbook provides revealing look at Maine’s gridiron history
Nearly a century ago, a fan meticulously documented the state’s high school and college football scene.
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Football: Unbeaten Skowhegan keeps it rolling with victory over Gardiner
River Hawks play lights-out football after Tigers’ lone touchdown in 32-6 win.
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Local roundup: Lawrence field hockey stays unbeaten with win over Foxcroft
Maddie Niles leads the offense with two goals and an assist.