Some visitors and residents of Peaks enjoy making cairns, sculptures made out of stacked rocks. But others think these sculptures taint the view and hurt the environment.
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Belgrade dog retreat to hold grand opening, open house June 29
The event will feature raffles and free consultations for dog training.
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Waterville law firms announce merger
The combined firm will operate under the name O’Donnell Lee Marden Dubord, with offices on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville.
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Madison resident receives promotion at Marshall Communications
Emma Dimock was promoted to the role of account executive.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
A judge committed these Maine patients to a hospital. Some say they’re being sent to prison.
Maine has been quietly sending people found not criminally responsible for their crimes to a controversial, for-profit facility in South Carolina where they say they are not getting mental health treatment.
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As seasonal home sales grow in Maine, businesses pop up to watch them
Maine has the highest percentage of second homes in the country, and Portland has been named the nation’s hottest luxury real estate market for almost a year. Entrepreneurs are cashing in on the trend.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump endorses displaying Ten Commandments in schools
The former president and presumptive Republican presidential nominee backed the move as he seeks to galvanize his supporters on the religious right.
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Rains, cooler weather help firefighters gain ground on large wildfires in southern New Mexico
Evacuations in areas near Ruidoso and road closures were still in effect. In Ruidoso, full-time residents will be allowed to return Monday, though everyday life won’t return to normal.
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At Waterville conference, suicide attempt survivor Kevin Hines urges people to care for others
Kevin Hines, who spoke Saturday at the Rotary District 7790 Conference in Waterville, survived a suicide attempt off of the Golden Gate Bridge in 2000 and now is a motivational speaker, author and filmmaker spreading awareness about suicide prevention.
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Helicopters scramble to rescue people in flooded Iowa town while much of U.S. toils in heat
Gov. Kim Reynolds declared a disaster for 21 counties in northern Iowa, including Sioux County, which includes Rock Valley.