The bust of the illegal marijuana growing operation is part a larger investigation involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
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Colby College receives $50 million gift to be used for financial aid
The gift from the Lunder Foundation will support the college’s ongoing efforts to enroll and graduate talented students from all backgrounds, according to college officials.
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Gov. Mills: ‘Please take advantage of help’ from FEMA storm recovery centers
Touring the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Skowhegan, one of five slated to open in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills urged residents to seek help in recouping losses from the powerful December storm that brought widespread power outages and flooding to Maine.
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Maine’s highest court hears arguments on vaccine mandates for EMTs
Justices in Augusta on Tuesday were told that Maine Emergency Medical Services had no legal authority to require vaccinations against COVID and the flu. The state disagrees.
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Self-proclaimed nerds, geeks flock to Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Fest
An estimated 800 people – many dressed as comic book heroes, video game villains, anime protagonists and more – turned out Sunday for the annual event in Vassalboro.
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Gardiner seeks wastewater treatment operator after retirement of longtime director
While it’s hard finding a candidate with the qualifications to run a wastewater treatment plant, public sector workers in general are proving hard to find in Maine.
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More refugees, asylum seekers are arriving in central Maine in search of a better life
Officials say soaring rents and limited availability of housing units in Portland, Lewiston, and other big cities is driving more refugees and asylum seekers to central Maine neighborhoods like Augusta and Waterville.
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Waterville quilt exhibition patches together struggle of thousands of immigrants at border, detention centers
The Ticonic Gallery at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center at 93 Main St. in downtown Waterville plans to display “The 45,000 Quilt Exhibit” through next Wednesday.
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Police: Alleged Wayne predator targeted multiple Maranacook middle schoolers
William C. Smith, 29, was arrested and charged last week with attempting to get a 14-year-old girl to send sexual images over Snapchat.
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Man charged with illegally growing cannabis in Maine says he hasn’t been paid in years
Lincoln County investigators are continuing to process evidence collected at multiple central Maine homes that police say were filled with marijuana and had cramped living quarters.