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PublishedFebruary 4, 2023
South China bottle redemption center helps sort through problems in the system
Amanda and Tom Roddy bought their redemption center on Route 3 nearly five years ago and they're hoping that this year, lawmakers will be able to make changes to the state's bottle redemption program.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2022
Halloween events serve up spooky fun across central Maine
Costumes and candy ruled Sunday at the Litchfield Fairgrounds for the Regional School Unit 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, an annual event celebrating Halloween, and one of dozens of events and displays scheduled between now and the end of October.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2022
Ironman 70.3 Maine draws athletes, volunteers and fans to Augusta
Competitors and spectators converge Sunday on central Maine, the first time the half-triathlon has been hosted in the region.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2022
Sap running, if slowly, as central Maine maple producers expect flow to rise with temperatures
Taps are out now, collecting sap to boil down into maple syrup, as back-and-forth weather has slowed maple sugaring slightly.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2022
Men escape after utility terrain vehicle hits thin ice, sinks into China Lake, official says
Thomas Colwell, the driver, suffered a small cut to his forehead in the accident, which occurred after he and Christopher Colwell, 37, were riding near thin ice off Fire Road 61.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2021
Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2020
Oakland and New York men indicted on drug trafficking charges after motel bust
Eric Caswell, 41, of Oakland and Tarik Squire, 37, of Bronx, New York, were arrested Jan. 2 by Augusta police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents, who were waiting for them at the Super 8 motel in Augusta.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2020
As coronavirus spread changes life, central Mainers rediscovering what local farms have to offer
Central Maine farmers are finding new customers and demand, while wondering what impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the industry in the future.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2020
University of Maine, MOFGA search for workers to help dairy farmers during pandemic
‘If those people get sick, someone needs to step in to take over the operations,’ said Richard Kersbergen, extension professor with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. ‘Dairy farming doesn't just stop.’
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2020
Officials head into the woods to explain plans for China School Forest’s upcoming harvest
The harvest could generate up to $8,000 from wood products, which volunteers hope can be put toward continued maintenance of the China School Forest on Lakewood Avenue.
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