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Franklin County OKs $18K cleanup to keep pests out of courthouse tower
Commissioners approved using courthouse reserve funds for cleaning and quarterly monitoring to prevent birds and other wildlife from reentering the bell tower.
New gauge to help monitor Wilson Lake levels more accurately
An engineering student will install a new, more precise water-level gauge at Wilson Stream Dam next summer as part of his master’s thesis, providing long-term benefits for Wilton and local lake monitoring.
Red Sox top Tigers to end regular season
José De León pitched a career-high 6 2/3 innings in his first outing in two years to help the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers that clinched the AL Central title for the Cleveland Guardians
Red Sox close in on playoff berth
Garrett Crochet pitches eight scoreless innings against Toronto, putting Boston on the verge of a wild-card berth.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
The 31-year-old CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA had made an appearance in Maine on Aug. 2.
Bette Davis’ former home in Cape Elizabeth sells for $13.4 million
The purchase of the nearly 8-acre property — which features a 7,600-square-foot home, a guest house and almost a quarter-mile of ocean frontage — is Maine’s priciest home sale in at least a decade, according to a broker.
Oakland business owner honored at bench dedication event
Alan Breton was the owner of Oakland Furniture and was a 40-year member of the Oakland Lions Club.
UMaine System announces 90-credit, online pilot programs for adult learners
The initiative will promote economic mobility and address the state’s workforce needs, the University of Maine System says.