The copper has generated requests for mementos and for the material to be used by jewelers and artisans.
Paul Koenig
Posted inLife & Culture
Weather is on board for the Pittston Fair
The annual event in central Maine features such attractions as a pig scramble, frying pan toss and, of course, tire burning.
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New Richmond-Dresden bridge expected to open in December
The bridge is a replacement for the nearly 80-year-old swing bridge currently spanning the Kennebec River.
Posted inBusiness, News
Proposed cidery at Gardiner church needs local blessing
Zoning revisions may enable the conversion.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Togus opens new clinic for women’s health care in Augusta
The state VA says the addition aims to provide better care as the number of women in service swells.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Waterville group hopes to make foreign trade zone a domestic product
The development group wants companies to sign up for a plan that could help grow the economy.
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Maine Guard soldiers get heroes’ welcome home
The 13, who are part of the 133rd Engineer Battalion, are greeted with open arms upon their return from Afghanistan.
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Tiger triplet cubs draw crowds to Mount Vernon sanctuary
People can still visit until July 5, but the cubs will soon go to three out-of-state homes.
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Maine sees crime rate fall by 9%, but troubling rise in illegal drugs
Gov. LePage criticizes the Democratic-controlled Legislature for not passing his proposal to combat opioid use.
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Crane stands tall as monument to quarry industry in Hallowell
The historic wooden crane that was found in an Augusta quarry is installed in Hallowell River Park.