The annual event at Fields Fields farm in Dresden and more than 15 other locations across Maine celebrates the state’s wild blueberry farmers, who produce more than 95% of the country’s wild blueberries.
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More Maine police departments join program for drivers with disorders
The program, which guides officers to interact more safely with people who have emotional, developmental or behavioral disorders, has been adopted by over 30 agencies across Maine so far.
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River Fest returns to Skowhegan this week
The multi-day celebration of life on the Kennebec River features dozens of events and activities in downtown Skowhegan.
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New Balance to close Norridgewock factory, move operations into expanded Skowhegan facility
The transition to the consolidated manufacturing facility, to be called ‘Central Maine,’ will begin this fall. All jobs at the Norridgewock site will be transferred to Skowhegan, the company said Tuesday.
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Woolwich woman killed in West Forks crash
The cause of the early Tuesday morning crash remains under investigation, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Former Kennebec County Emergency Management director pleads not guilty to stalking charges
Arthur E. True, 50, of Albion, was charged in January with allegations he copied computer information without authorization and stalked a co-worker while he worked as director of the agency, in April 2023.
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Three-vehicle crash in Oakland sends two to hospital
The crash on Smithfield Road in Oakland Monday sent two cars into the trees and caused a trailer being hauled by a pickup truck to flip over.
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Man who ran over Pittsfield police officer’s foot sentenced to 9 months in prison
In June, a jury found Michael Kilgore, 48, guilty of assault on an officer and assault, but returned not guilty verdicts on several other charges from the September 2022 incident.
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Man injured rescuing dogs as fire destroys Winthrop mobile home
A Winthrop man suffered minor burns while saving his dogs from a burning mobile home this weekend, officials say.
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Man killed in South Gardiner was suspect’s father, police say
Police say Alfred MacMaster, 75, was killed by his son, Gregory Fisher, 52, who made his first court appearance Monday.