Eric and Sarah Dyer and their two children were dressed in Victorian attire as they welcomed people into their circa 1846 home on Dec. 9. Seven different groups of 15 gathered in the Dyer’s front parlor over the course of the day, where Eric and Sarah talked about the history of their home and how […]
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Capital Area Technical Center recognizes November professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its November professionals of the month. Parker Sergent, a resident of Augusta and senior at Cony High School, is making waves both academically and athletically in the local community. As a dedicated student enrolled in the Business Academy, he has thrived in the college-like environment, honing his […]
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Thousands without power as central Maine deals with season’s first snowstorm
Reported snowfall totals in the region ranged from 5 to 11 inches Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.
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Readfield Fairground Working Group adds highly requested basketball court to the redevelopment plan
The addition of the basketball court was widely requested during the public hearing in June when residents authorized the development of an athletic field at the fairgrounds.
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Veterans Day memorial events planned in Readfield
A Veterans Day memorial event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11, at various locations. Those interested in helping honor veterans can meet at 10 a.m. at the Readfield Corner Cemetery on Church Road. A ceremony in honor or all veterans is set for 11 a.m. at the Readfield Town Office, 8 […]
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Winthrop to upgrade emergency communications system for six other central Maine towns
Town councilors voted Monday to buy land that houses Winthrop’s emergency communications tower as part of an over $1.2 million update to the service that dispatches first responders for six towns.
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Augusta’s long-running UVM Haunted House continues to deliver thrills, scares
Hundreds of people from across the region and state are expected to line up for this season’s frights put on by the United Volunteers of Maine at the Marketplace at Augusta.
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Land trust, historians to host history walk in Readfield Oct. 14
Kennebec Land Trust and Readfield historians Dale Potter-Clark and Bill Adams plan to host a walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, to discuss the history of the Rosmarin & Saunders Family Forest and Macdonald Woods. They will share more information about foundations and families, including the John Dutton family, in the old “West Road […]
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Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food
A Readfield couple’s lawsuit contends the voter-approved ‘right to food’ amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.
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Schools in Augusta, Readfield ratchet up restrictions on cellphones
Administrators are banning the use of cellphones in classes to curb distractions and increase engagement.