The number of Christmas tree farms in Maine continues to decline, but those still in operation say sales this season have exceeded expectations.
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Oakland man sentenced for high-speed police chase, eludes kidnapping charges after one alleged victim dies
Brian Charette Jr. pleaded guilty to several charges stemming from police chase in January in the Waterville area and was sentenced to 30 months in prison, even as he escaped prosecution of more serious kidnapping charges because one woman died and another didn’t show up in court.
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Renys plans to open Waterville store in 2025
Owner John Reny confirmed Tuesday that the company plans to launch its Waterville location in 2025, likely at either the JFK Plaza on Kennedy Memorial Drive or Elm Plaza on upper Main Street.
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Fairfield police seek identity of driver who fled into Benton woods after chase
The chase started in Norridgewock late Sunday and ended on Albion Road in Benton where the driver bailed out of the car and ran, leaving a dog in the reportedly stolen vehicle.
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Kennebec Water District lifts Winslow boil-water notice
The notice was lifted Tuesday, a day after the district asked customers to boil their water because of a water main break that occurred near the intersection of Bay and Halifax streets.
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Somerset County sheriff tells Madison officials staffing woes has agency nearly in ‘crisis mode’
Sheriff Dale Lancaster on Monday told selectmen that his department only has about 50% of the deputies he needs, leading to a shortfall in coverage that Madison and other towns need.
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Housing project at former Waterville mill moves forward after developer secures financing
North River Co. plans to transform the former Lockwood Mill at 6 Water St. into 65 affordable apartments and some commercial space as part of the $40 million project.
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Hallowell city manager reprimanded for initial response to Pride Alliance complaint
City Manager Gary Lamb was reprimanded in a letter from the City Council for his initial response to a complaint brought by the Hallowell Pride Alliance about the Fire Department’s not providing traffic and safety coverage for the group’s annual parade.
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Grant for Augusta schools being used to get students back onto bicycles
Two teachers at Cony are encouraging students to take up biking as a new bike repair shed is built by the Capital Area Technical Center.
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Boil-water notice issued for parts of Winslow after water main breaks
Some people had no water coming from their taps, while others shared photographs on social media of yellow tap water.