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Published
August 16, 2023

Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record

Roughly 300 people dressed as Elvis gathered Tuesday to honor the King of rock 'n' roll, falling far short of the record but easily becoming the largest Elvis gathering in Maine.
Published
August 15, 2023

Starks man arrested on allegations of abusing minor, authorities say

Keith Merchant, 43, was arrested Thursday on charges that include gross sexual assault, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.
Published
August 14, 2023

Johnson Hall proposes building permanent outdoor stage at Gardiner’s Waterfront Park

Michael Miclon, the artistic executive director at Johnson Hall, wants to gauge the city's interest in the donation of a permanent stage to replace the rented stage it funds for its yearly summer concert series.
Published
August 13, 2023

Harness racing beating odds, draws big crowds at Skowhegan State Fair

The races are a major feature of the Skowhegan State Fair, the country's longest-operating agricultural fair. It runs through Aug. 19 offering rides, food, livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls, live music, shows and exhibits.
Published
August 12, 2023

Rich Abrahamson: Laughter, tears mix as man remembered in wake of fatal Anson boating accident

Mark Henry died 'doing what he loved' in July while boating on the river, and Rich Abrahamson just so happened to visit Henry 15 days before the accident.

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Published
August 11, 2023

Hallowell man who died kayaking remembered for his kindness, faith and love of the outdoors

Martin Spahn's body was recovered Aug. 7 in New Brunswick after he was reported missing on Sunday.
Published
August 10, 2023

Sitting Winslow councilor blows whistle on ‘secret meetings’ held at chairman’s property

While councilor Jerry Quirion claims a quorum of councilors have discussed town business in secret at Peter Drapeau's property, the chairman said the claim is false and part of a personal vendetta.
Published
August 10, 2023

Stolen truck hauling portable toilets investigated by Oakland, Fairfield police

A Casella truck with a flatbed on which were mounted four portable toilets was stolen early Thursday in Fairfield and ended up in a ditch in Oakland, prompting police from both towns to investigate.
Published
August 10, 2023

Maine Children’s Home in Waterville appoints new executive director

Candace Marriner will lead the 125-year-old nonprofit, taking over from her predecessor, Richard Dorian.
Published
August 10, 2023

Two arrested, drugs and guns confiscated after sheriff’s deputies search Wayne home

Eleven firearms and various illegal drugs were taken from a Mt. Pisagh Road home after officials executed a search warrant, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office.