More than 100 farms across Maine participated Sunday in the annual Maine Open Farm Day, which is meant to promote all the goods the farms produce and how integral the farms are to state agricultural operations. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
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Madison parents indicted in October crash that killed son, injured other children
Officials say Robert A. Simonds, 30, was driving when his family’s pickup truck hit a tree, and the children’s mother, Ashley A. Corson, 29, was indicted on the same charges for what the district attorney described as “accomplice liability.”
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Local Emerson College students make dean’s list
BOSTON — The following students are named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Georgia Howe of Farmingdale is majoring in Creative Writing Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a member of the class of 2024. Kailey Pelletier of Readfield is majoring in stage and production management and is a member of […]
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Pittsfield student makes Baldwin Wallace University dean’s list
BEREA, Ohion — Julia Cooke of Pittsfield, a graduate of Messalonskee High School majoring in theatre acting and directing, has been named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at Baldwin Wallace University. The list recognizes students who earn a grade point average of 3.8 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more graded hours during […]
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Police: Augusta man charged after illegally using highway crossover, causing three-vehicle crash
Two people suffered minor injuries when Larry DiPietro, 75, slowed his vehicle to illegally enter a crossover on Interstate 95 in Pittsfield, police said.
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Puritan Medical Products announces layoffs affecting more than 200 in Pittsfield
Based in Guilford, Puritan had become one of the top two swab manufacturers in the world, but orders have decreased dramatically as the COVID-19 pandemic has receded, forcing the company to downsize.
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Photos: Cafe and bakery becomes mainstay in Pittsfield
PoponOvers has been operating for several years on Main Street in Pittsfield and has developed a loyal following for those looking for a fresh meal or tasty baked treat. And don’t forget about the ice cream, too. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
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Renys store in Pittsfield moves from downtown to former Walgreens near I-95
The new store at 506 Somerset Ave. held a soft opening Saturday, with a grand opening celebration set for July 14.
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Pittsfield student graduates summa cum laude from Baldwin Wallace University
BEREA, Ohio — Julia Cooke of Pittsfield, a graduate of Messalonskee High School in Oakland, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Acting and Directing from Baldwin Wallace University. Check out upcoming area events!
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Roundup: Central Maine school budget validation results by town
A roundup of unofficial results from Tuesday’s school budget validation referenda in greater Augusta and Waterville.