As many of the nearly century-old “doodlebug” tractors have fallen apart or flat-out died in the decades since they were built, tight-knit communities of enthusiasts have coalesced around their love for keeping these machines alive.
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Map: Where police raided residential cannabis grow operations in Maine
Approximate locations of many of the cannabis grow operations in residential locations.
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Storm resiliency grant to fund critical Norridgewock water main project
“If that water main were to collapse or be broken, there would be no water,” said a trustee of the Norridgewock Water District, which last week was awarded $1.05 million from Gov. Janet Mills’ office.
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‘Layers of invisibility’: Workers at Maine’s illegal cannabis grow sites show signs of human trafficking
Federal prosecutors say they have found no evidence of exploitation at the clandestine marijuana grow houses. Some local law enforcement, anti-trafficking advocates and several grow house workers say otherwise.
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Free outdoor concerts set for August around central Maine
Free concerts this week will feature Stained Glass, Stan Keach and Dennis Moro.
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Norridgewock voters fill vacancy on Select Board, approve purchases
Charles A. Farrand, 65, was elected to fill the Select Board seat formerly held by Cheyenne Goodrich, who resigned effective May 31.
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New Balance to close Norridgewock factory, move operations into expanded Skowhegan facility
The transition to the consolidated manufacturing facility, to be called ‘Central Maine,’ will begin this fall. All jobs at the Norridgewock site will be transferred to Skowhegan, the company said Tuesday.
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Fire that destroyed New Sharon camp is ruled accidental
About 25 firefighters from eight fire departments responded to the Sunday fire, Farmington Fire Rescue Chief Tim “TD” Hardy said.
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Norridgewock attorney receives Lifetime Achievement award
Attorney Drew Ketterer was honored at the annual summer meeting of the Maine State Bar Association.
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Norridgewock residents to fill Select Board vacancy, vote on two purchases in special election
The special town meeting election is scheduled for Tuesday, with polls open at the town office from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.