Charlie Martin has been working to open Maine Plywood USA in the small Somerset County town, investing millions to manufacture a product in the U.S. that now is largely imported.
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Weather looking good for solar eclipse viewing
There could be some cirrus clouds floating around in the area of totality but they are expected to be to the southeast, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray.
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Free beer, muddy camping, gasoline: Bingham businesses gear up for eclipse day crowd
Business owners in Bingham say they don’t know just how big the crowd will be on Monday, but are preparing to be overwhelmed — and have some fun.
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Shadow of concern approaches as Somerset County public safety officials prepare for eclipse
Emergency management agencies, law enforcement, medical providers and others are coordinating plans ahead of the April 8 eclipse, which is expected to draw visitors to rural areas across the state.
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State urges Winthrop, other school districts to take electric buses off the road due to defects
Winthrop, Vinalhaven and Yarmouth reported problems last fall with electric school buses, and the Maine Department of Education is advising all Lion Electric Co. buses be parked until further inspections are done.
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Somerset County partnership between sheriff’s office, public health agency latest effort to tackle opioid epidemic
The new program includes an overdose ‘quick response’ team and 2 community connection centers in Madison and Bingham, all with the goal of connecting Somerset County residents with resources and treatment for substance use disorders.
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Skowhegan man arrested after woman is run over by vehicle in Bingham
Ryan Paul Mann, 43, is charged with aggravated assault and driving to endanger. The woman remains at a Portland hospital with severe injuries, including four fractures to her pelvis.
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Bingham man arrested on charges he sexually assaulted 2 children in Moscow
Christopher C. Cates, 48 and a convicted sex offender, was arrested Monday on charges he assaulted the two girls earlier this year, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Baseball: Bingham native Cody Laweryson one step away from realizing MLB dream
The former Valley High and UMaine standout is currently pitching for the St. Paul Saints, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.
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Public water to continue flowing in Moscow after $24,000 utility bill is paid
The Moscow Water District owed the money to the water district in neighboring Bingham, prompting Bingham officials to threaten to end water service to customers in Moscow.