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Published
July 12, 2020

Fairfield woman remembered for vibrance, open mind, love of Shakespeare

Emily Fournier, 33, died Saturday after being ejected from a raft on the upper Kennebec River.
Published
July 12, 2020

Owners of Augusta restaurant say they will now follow state health guidelines

The owners of The Black & Tan had said they would not require employees to wear masks or collect contact information. Now, the say they'll adhere to state rules for inside dining.
Published
July 10, 2020

Skowhegan man pleads guilty to what judge calls ‘horrifying’ central Maine shooting spree

Dana Dasilva, 26, will serve at least five years and one day in prison, plus five years of probation, following the guilty pleas to firing upon four homes in January.
Published
July 9, 2020

Augusta school board approves controversial broadcast media policy

A contentious discussion about input preceded the overwhelming approval of the policy that regulates commentary and advertising, while also requiring a payment.
Published
July 7, 2020

Moviegoers embrace MIFF’s new venue in Skowhegan

The first night of the Maine International Film Festival brought carloads of moviegoers to the Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre.
Published
July 6, 2020

MIFF staff excited for opening night, prepares drive-in for crowd

This year's Maine International Film Festival will be held at the Skowhegan Drive-In, which accommodates 350 cars.
Published
July 3, 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
July 3, 2020

Pattee’s Pond boat parade draws large crowd for Fourth of July celebration

Attendance varies from year to year according to parade organizer Earlene Margetts, but this year the Pattee's Pond Fourth of July boat parade saw a group of 21 boats join the procession.
Published
July 1, 2020

$190 million solar project proposed in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton

If the Three Corners Solar Project in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton is approved by the Maine Public Utilities Commission and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, construction could begin in 2021.
Published
July 1, 2020

New Balance closes Skowhegan, Norridgewock factories after employee experiences coronavirus symptoms

A spokesperson for the company said that the factories sent employees home on Wednesday and that the Norway factory will close on Thursday for cleaning as an employee awaits results from coronavirus test.