Benton girl, 16, completes big game ‘grand slam’ in 6 months

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Published
December 20, 2020

Benton girl, 16, completes big game ‘grand slam’ in 6 months

Most hunters only dream of tagging a turkey, bear, deer and moose within one year. Cassidy Rood of Benton made that dream a reality.
Published
December 20, 2020

Augusta Community Warming Center open for homeless, but limiting access

The center, which in recent years has drawn people looking to socialize during the day, is now focused on providing space for homeless people due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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December 20, 2020

Man sought in Dresden standoff arrested in Augusta

Nathon A. Taylor, 41, was sought on an outstanding warrant from Androscoggin County, leading to a standoff on Middle Road.
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December 20, 2020

The show must go on: Central Maine drama clubs stage productions virtually

High school theater programs are still performing, but the coronavirus pandemic has forced different creativity and new approaches.
Published
December 19, 2020

Waterville youth center hands out 1,000 holiday meal bags

The pandemic is driving food insecurity in central Maine, according to officials at Alfond Youth and Community Center. "There is definitely a need for this, I mean, we saw that during Thanksgiving," said Sawyer Boulette, wellness director.

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December 19, 2020

Veterans remembered in West Gardiner as part of local Wreaths Across America observance

The southern Kennebec County town was one of a number of communities to take part in the annual local Wreaths Across America observance, which honors the nation's military veterans.
Published
December 19, 2020

Salvation Army of central Maine seeing drop in kettle donations, increase in need this holiday season

Scott Murray, central Maine's Salvation Army regional corps officer, said donations were down almost 40% on Black Friday alone and behind overall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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December 19, 2020

Fairfield woman recalls past chemical contamination as state continues ‘forever chemical’ testing of wells

"I have a lot of information but what good is it if nobody wants to listen?" Stana McLeod said about the ongoing investigation into farmland and wells contaminated with "forever chemicals."
Published
December 18, 2020

Colby, Unity colleges provide freezer storage to Maine CDC for Pfizer vaccine

The two institutions are among several that have offered assistance to Maine CDC, loaning freezers to that state that can store 10,000 or more doses of the vaccine.
Published
December 18, 2020

Rocky the kitten recovering well in Norridgewock after surgeries

Owner Maxine Johnson said she still doesn't know who stomped on her kitten more than a month ago, but a newspaper story about the kitten prompted a flood of donations from animal lovers to help with the costly veterinary expenses.