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Published
June 4, 2020

Black Lives Matter protest being organized for Sunday in Augusta

Protest organizers say they do not want the protesters to be seen as rioters during the event planned for the streets near the State House.
Published
June 3, 2020

Richmond to fete its 2020 graduates in new way

Balancing celebration with public health concerns, Richmond will hold an outdoor graduation, followed by a reverse parade to honor graduates.
Published
May 29, 2020

Central Maine towns begin planning in-person Town Meetings while awaiting guidance from the state

Towns are grappling with the possibility of more than 50 people attending meetings, which violates gathering restrictions currently in place by an order of the governor's office.
Published
May 28, 2020

Fire damages Madison substation, cuts power to 2,500 customers

The damaged building houses a backup diesel generator that operates when demand for power is high.
Published
May 25, 2020

Richmond readies for summer, but without recreation program, Richmond Days

While Richmond's KOA campground can be open to Maine residents starting Memorial Day weekend, other summer activities have been canceled.

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Published
May 25, 2020

Brother from Waterville follows in military footsteps of older sibling

Wade Slack was killed in Afghanistan in 2010, but for his younger brother Andrew Slack, it was a ‘stern reality check,’ one that prompted him to join military service.
Published
May 24, 2020

Fifty years later, Colby College’s Class of 1970 recounts disruption to semester’s end

As the coronavirus pandemic has forced changes to Colby's final weeks of classes and traditional commencement ceremonies, members of the class of 1970 recall how protests and tension that year also disrupted the end of the semester even as their own 50th reunion is now canceled.
Published
May 22, 2020

MIFF to screen features at Skowhegan Drive-In this summer

‘This has really challenged arts organizations to think outside the box and be creative,’ said Mike Perreault, executive director for the Maine International Film Festival.
Published
May 22, 2020

Central Maine restaurants report varied business during first week open

Some Augusta and Gardiner restaurant owners are happy with their level of patrons, while one Hallowell business is wondering where diners are.
Published
May 21, 2020

With Memorial Day events canceled, Central Maine volunteers honor veterans with flags on their graves

Despite numerous Memorial Day events being canceled, a number of volunteers worked to mark the graves of veterans around central Maine.