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Published
June 28, 2020

Knotty tree fungus strikes cherry, plum trees in Augusta

City officials plan to remove 14 infected cherry trees at Monument Park, off Memorial Circle.
Published
June 28, 2020

Waterville-based tech startups mark milestones in their development

Founded by Colby and Thomas college students, the businesses have their roots in the Greenlight Pitch competitions backed by both schools, which have attracted $20 million in investments over five years of competition.
Published
June 27, 2020

Longtime Skowhegan-based SAD 54 superintendent retiring after 17 years

Brent Colbry was among the first teachers to bring special education to Maine schools, managed school districts through financial crises and seen huge advances in technology that have ultimately helped schools navigate the pandemic.
Published
June 27, 2020

$2.7 million water main project in downtown Waterville ‘slightly ahead of schedule’

The project hit a snag Thursday when a valve on a pipe failed near the intersection of Main and Silver streets downtown, flooding Main Street and forcing the Kennebec Water District to shut off water to three restaurants on Silver Street for a few hours.
Published
June 27, 2020

Dry weather a boon for pest browntail moth caterpillars in central Maine

Recent drought conditions mean a natural fungus that keeps the infestation in check isn't happening, as the caterpillars with poisonous hairs decimate trees in some areas of the region.

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Published
June 26, 2020

St. John Catholic School in Winslow hold final awards ceremony in outdoor

The Friday morning gathering in the Catholic school's parking lot also highlighted the permanent closure of the 92-year-old institution.
Published
June 26, 2020

Unity College to stay remote through the 2020-2021 school year due to pandemic

Instead of implementing strict safety guidelines and gradually phase students back onto campus, Unity College has decided to forgo in-person instruction for the 2020-2021 school year and continue its instruction remotely.
Published
June 26, 2020

Photos and video: Bailey Ukulele group brings weekly tunes to Winthrop

The rehearsals, which previously took place at C.M. Bailey Public Library, bring together about a dozen musicians weekly on the shores of Maranacook Lake.
Published
June 26, 2020

Amy Calder: A short, but memorable acquaintance

The mystery of a homing pigeon that appeared last weekend at Amy Calder's sister's house in Skowhegan led to a journey to find the bird's owner and while some questions were answered, others remain elusive.
Published
June 26, 2020

Winslow town manager retires after 14 years of ‘level-headed leadership’

Michael Heavener, 63, of Winslow. spent 21 years in law enforcement before taking over the town manager position in October 2006, a job he originally said he would never want to take.