In the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gardiner-area students and adult volunteers again stage the event, providing safe Halloween fun to area children.
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Man, 66, found dead following motorcycle crash in Skowhegan
Police say a resident of Bigelow Hill Road discovered Michael Turner’s body Sunday morning.
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Augusta approves rules to shield new solar projects from public view
New city rules require solar developments be less visible by requiring fencing, plantings or other methods. The changes are in response to concerns that existing solar projects are not aesthetically pleasing.
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Two Fairfield Town Council seats up for election next month
Four candidates are running for the Fairfield council: incumbents John Picchiotti and Peter Lawrence, and challengers Beverly Busque and Matthew Townsend.
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Waterville Planning Board to consider expansion to George J. Mitchell School
Board set to review preliminary plans Tuesday night for 5,000-square-foot classroom addition to elementary school at 58 Drummond Ave.
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Volunteers ready and willing to reopen the Whitefield Library
At Saturday’s Fall Festival fundraiser, held on library grounds, residents were able to get a glimpse of the work that’s been done to remake the former Grange building into a library.
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Waterville StoryWalk launches along North Street Community Connector Trail
18 panels have been built along a stretch spanning just over half a mile for visitors to promote reading, movement and outside time.
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Madison tomato grower repeatedly violated federal laws with hiring practices, report found
A federal investigation determined Backyard Farms had a practice of dismissing domestic workers to make room for incoming foreign workers between 2017-2019.
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Halloween celebrations returning across central Maine, though many with pandemic precautions
Organizations across the region are gearing up to offer spooky fun and chocolate for Halloween celebrations, even as they are mindful of the specter of COVID-19 that continues to haunt the state.
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Mistrial declared in Augusta sexual assault trial after juror dismissed
Judge declares mistrial in gross sexual assault trial of Alexander L. LaPointe of Rumford after a juror had contact with a family member who shared information about the case.