Representatives of the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed and Maine DEP are planning to treat Annabessacook Lake next Monday with an herbicide.
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The show must go on: Lakewood Theater opens, despite pandemic
On the shores of Lake Wesserunsett in Madison, Lakewood is the oldest continuously operating summer theater in the United States.
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Family Fun Day offers outdoor fun at a safe social distance in Winthrop
The free program was attended by two families on Saturday, but organizers from Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed hope a fall event is better-attended.
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Winslow girls complete goal of summiting Maine’s highest mountains by age 14
Sisters Kate and Emily Nichols kicked off their family hiking goal to climb all 14 of Maine’s 4,000 foot mountains in 2017 and completed their trek in July.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Grains sales skyrocket during pandemic, earns praise from New York Times
Amber Lambke says the business has seen a 4,000% increase in online sales since the pandemic began, and points out the company’s way of doing business is a collaborative model for rural areas.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police: $1,500 of fishing gear stolen from boats at Winthrop marina
Fishing equipment was taken from two boats moored at the East Winthrop marina Sunday evening, prompting Lakeside Lodge & Marina to beef up security.
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Large turnout for Augusta food giveaway highlights need in central Maine
Augusta Food Bank Executive Director Bob Moore said more than 150 cars were lined up for a food giveaway at the Augusta Civic Center an hour before it began Thursday.
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Thousands lose power across central Maine after tropical storm blows through
Crews across central Maine were working to restore power Wednesday after high wind from Tropical Storm Isaias knocked down trees across the region when it blew through Tuesday night.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Unity community shocked by academic shift, layoffs, but student leader hopeful
The college said Monday that the school would be shifting permanently to a hybrid model, which has left many within the community feeling blindsided and looking for answers.
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Hallowell requiring businesses to enforce mask-wearing guidelines
The order was recommended by the city’s Board of Health; hours later, 200-300 people lined Water Street, some without face coverings, to celebrate resident Chris Vallee’s release from the hospital following complications from kidney surgery.