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Washington state man travels 3,263 miles to mark grave of ancestor who fought in American Revolution
Family members and others gathered Sunday to honor William Dorr, who is buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Augusta.
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Gardiner considers joining statewide effort to reduce carbon emissions, protect against climate change
Joining the Maine Community Resilience Partnership would give Gardiner officials access to grant funding that would help pay for projects.
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Commercial kitchen planned for downtown Skowhegan to boost local food economy
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan is working to raise at least $1 million to help small food businesses cut overhead costs and increase their following with a shared commercial kitchen and food hall at 185 Water St.
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Child care providers close doors, reduce capacity as federal funds run out
In Maine and across the nation, the end of pandemic-related federal support is causing another round of closures and downsizing in the struggling industry.
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Buxton community comes together for family after devastating house fire
The Poitras family lost their home to an accidental fire on Sept. 16 that left much of the house damaged by smoke and water.
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U.S. Senate weighs measure to restrict AI use in elections
Susan Collins among backers of a bill eyed for swift passage by Senate leaders.
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Good Will-Hinckley attracts hundreds to celebrate annual Fall Festival on Saturday
The high school hosted the fall tradition at its campus, attracting hundreds of visitors from towns across the state.
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Central Maine nonprofits teach children about the outdoors at annual MaineFest in Augusta
The event took place Saturday and organizers expected around 300 participants.
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Martha Ballard admirers seek to deliver monument to midwife in Augusta
Memorial at Mill Park in Augusta would pay tribute to pioneer who delivered more than 800 babies in what is now central Maine.