A year after its founder’s death, the manufacturer of AR-15-style rifles has relaunched and its new owners are looking forward to rising sales.
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Jay man indicted on sexual assault charges involving young child in Augusta
Kenneth Marin, 60, was indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury recently on several charges stretching back more than a decade.
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Maine Drama Festival regionals set for March 8, 9
More than 1,000 students at 69 high schools all across Maine are preparing for the 2024 Maine Drama Festival. On Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9, at eight regional competitions in Brewer, Ellsworth, Fairfield, Freeport, Saco, Skowhegan, South Berwick and Windham, schools are set to present plays ranging from the classics to student-written pieces. […]
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WinterKids License to Chill Silent Auction opens
The auction will run through Dec. 7.
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Suspicious package forces Windham businesses, residents to shelter in place
After about an hour, explosive experts from the Maine State Police and Portland Police Department determined that the package found near 656 Roosevelt Trail was not a threat.
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Pink Warrior Productions/United States of America’s Maine Pageant winners recognized
Pink Warrior Productions/United States of America’s Maine Pageant has announced the winners crowned at the state pageant on Oct. 22 at the Augusta Civic Center, according to a news release from Christie A. Hines, executive director, USOA Maine Pageants. United States of America’s Teen Maine 2024 is Emma May Brown of North Waterboro. United States […]
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Windham rifle manufacturer created by Bushmaster founder goes out of business
Windham Weaponry was created by Richard Dyke in 2011 after he sold Bushmaster to new owners who decided to move manufacturing out of Maine.
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Bomb threats disrupt Walgreens stores across Maine
The threats were quickly deemed not credible, according to police in Portland and Windham.
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Mainers attend Boy Scouts of America Jamboree in West Virginia
The Boy Scouts of America Jamboree attracted more than 13,000 Scouts from around the world and over 5,000 visitors to the 10-day event in July, including Scouts from Maine. The Jamboree takes place every four years. Scouts and Scouters explored all kinds of adventures — stadium shows, pioneer village, Mount Jack hikes, adventure sports and […]
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Twelve Maine districts to get federal funds to make school meals better
They are among 264 rural or small districts nationwide to be awarded a total of $30 million by the national nonprofit Action for Healthy Kids.