Admission to the Union Fair/Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival in Union is free through Tuesday before the midway opens Wednesday.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Police seek armed and dangerous suspect in Augusta
Police are searching for Justin Larrabee, who was indicted in 2023 in connection with defacing the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Augusta, after they say he threatened his parents with a gun Friday.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Investigators probe cause of fire that destroyed Winthrop home
The Office of the State Fire Marshal was called to investigate cause of the blaze, which was reported Friday morning on Yorktown Road.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Oosoola Park in Norridgewock gets new dock, self-service boat rentals
The new facilities, installed at the end of June, are part of Norridgewock’s ongoing efforts to promote outdoor recreation, Town Manager Richard LaBelle said.
Posted inLocal & State
Richmond couple helps bring ferry service back this summer to state-owned Swan Island
Jeremy and Amanda McDaniel have worked over the last year to figure out how to get people out to Swan Island and will soon offer a guided tour.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Skowhegan Opera House has a new operator with big plans
Lights Up Productions, which formed in November, signed a three-year lease with the town to renovate and operate the 115-year-old venue.
Posted inLocal & State, New England
Hundreds flock to Gardiner for finish of cross-country Great Race
This year’s rally included 125 cars, and hundreds of fans from across the country gathered at the finish line in downtown Gardiner.
Posted inLocal & State
Massachusetts man killed in Fairfield crash
Ryan Sargent, 38, died late Saturday after he failed to negotiate a corner on Center Road, according to police.
Posted inLocal & State, News
EPA funds secured to help prevent China Lake algae blooms
A 10-year project is planned to improve water quality in China Lake, which supplies drinking water to tens of thousands of people.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
At 88, Dresden’s newest first selectman says he’s just getting started
Gary Getchell decided to run for local office so that people had options when voting. Now he’s ready to serve.