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Published
June 30, 2020

Canceled Fourth of July fireworks bring economic hardship in central Maine

Professional pyrotechnics display companies across the nation, including Central Maine Pyrotechnics, are on track to lose the bulk of their revenue this year because of canceled fireworks productions.
Published
June 28, 2020

Knotty tree fungus strikes cherry, plum trees in Augusta

City officials plan to remove 14 infected cherry trees at Monument Park, off Memorial Circle.
Published
June 28, 2020

Waterville-based tech startups mark milestones in their development

Founded by Colby and Thomas college students, the businesses have their roots in the Greenlight Pitch competitions backed by both schools, which have attracted $20 million in investments over five years of competition.
Published
June 27, 2020

Dry weather a boon for pest browntail moth caterpillars in central Maine

Recent drought conditions mean a natural fungus that keeps the infestation in check isn't happening, as the caterpillars with poisonous hairs decimate trees in some areas of the region.
Published
June 25, 2020

Police charge man who allegedly struck state trooper during central Maine car chase

Robert Belmain, 53, of Caribou faces charges of elevated aggravated assault and reckless conduct in connection with a chase that severely injured Trooper Mickael Nunez.

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Published
June 24, 2020

Monmouth man killed after single-vehicle crash in Litchfield

Kennebec County Sheriff's Lt. Chris Read said Jeremy Kenney, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.
Published
June 23, 2020

Unity College reducing tuition for distance education graduate programs

Melik Peter Khoury, the college's president, said the tuition reduction helps Unity meet its mission to make education more accessible.
Published
June 22, 2020

Presidential campaign tensions run high in Sidney over selectman’s signs calling Trump a ‘Liar’

Resident Kelly Couture says Selectman Alan Tibbetts' "LIAR" signs are "divisive" and "borderline hate speech." Couture also accused Tibbetts of moving and damaging Trump-Pence campaign signs, which he denies.
Published
June 19, 2020

Whitefield officials to crack down on messy lawns, permanent yard sales

Code Enforcement Officer Arthur Strout said the issue with messy properties has only gotten worse since voters passed a junkyard ordinance in 2018.
Published
June 19, 2020

Thomas College graduates 250 in virtual celebration

The college shared a commencement video on Saturday morning, where commencement speeches were shared from students, faculty, alumni, and guest speakers.