The park will open for the season at 11 a.m. on Saturday with new features for golfers this year and plans to complete a second 18-hole mini-golf course for next year’s season.
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Richmond board to present $8.2 million budget to public on Thursday
Richmond School Board members decided against eliminating a position, but approved further budget cuts to get below a 4% increase.
Bridge on Route 197 in Dresden to close Monday for maintenance
The Middle Bridge, which is being evaluated for rehabilitation or replacement, will be closed to address a piece of metal that’s hanging down from the bridge deck.
Central Maine celebrates Earth Day with events starting Friday
From free movies to a community dance, here’s what’s going on this weekend in Central Maine to mark the anniversary of the start of the modern environmental movement.
Thai dining comes to Richmond at Sumrub Thai Cookery
Chonlathis Songprasert and Pavinee Ruangron, who own Ruby Thailand Cuisine in South Portland, opened Sumrub Thai Cookery earlier this month at 164 Main St.
Central Maine schools focus on total solar eclipse
For the once-in-a-generation event, some schools, including Madison Junior Senior High School in Madison, are embracing science and learning, while others are sending students home early or canceling school for safety reasons.
Richmond school board prefers transgender policy that requires conversations with parents
School policy officials would not speak to Richmond’s change specifically, but advised any school district that changes policy to consult school attorneys.
Capital Area Technical Center recognizes February professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has named Olivia Johnson and Mikayla Monaghan its professionals of the month for February. This accolade acknowledges their exemplary dedication, leadership, and passion in their respective programs, according to a news release from the center. Johnson, a junior from Richmond who attends Richmond High School, is in the Medical/Veterinarian […]
Online presentation to cover biocontrol research in Merrymeeting Bay
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s sixth presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series — Biocontrol Research in Merrymeeting Bay — will feature Hilary Peterson, integrated pest management specialist with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. This event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, via Zoom. It is accessible via hyperlink found […]
Man arrested in Litchfield after crashing into cruiser, lashing at trooper with knife, police say
Police chase that prompted police to draw their weapons ends with New Gloucester man being hit by stun gun and arrested.