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PublishedSeptember 12, 2020
Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake
Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2020
Fire damages crane, logs at Mount Vernon wood lot
Crews from seven emergency response departments responded for the report of an explosion on Hovey Luce Road, but found only a crane and logs on fire, which they were able to extinguish.
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PublishedMay 10, 2020
Five mothers share the challenges, successes of home schooling during COVID-19
Mothers from Auburn, Farmington, Jay, Mount Vernon and New Vineyard are tackling challenges head-on in an uncertain time.
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PublishedApril 26, 2020
Shopping in central Maine has changed in the time of coronavirus
Store officials say they continue to stock shelves and serve customers, even if it's in different ways under public health restrictions that limit public gatherings.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2020
Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services
While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2020
Three small earthquakes recorded in Maine, New Hampshire
According to the United States Geological Survey, three small earthquakes have been recorded in New Hampshire and Maine since Sunday morning
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PublishedMarch 9, 2020
Small earthquake reported near Mount Vernon area
The 2.2-magnitude quake occurred at 8:07 a.m. in an area 3.7 miles north of Mount Vernon, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2020
Hobbyist maple syrup producers get tapping in central Maine
Producers throughout central Maine have begun tapping maple trees, especially as the weather delivers warmer days and cold nights.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Mount Vernon man chased by police 7 miles in woods after traffic stop
Police say Caleb Huppper, who led police on a 90-minute pursuit on foot and on a stolen snowmobile through two towns, has several outstanding warrants and was expected to be charged in connection with Wednesday's incident.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2019
Rising from the ashes in Mount Vernon
A week after Barn Boards and More's Mount Vernon workshop burned, the company that salvages old barns and makes furniture is putting the pieces of the business back together in a different way.
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