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Skowhegan development group receives $200,000 grant to help Maine Grains, others

by Amy Calder October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

The grant from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation is expected to help fund equipment to allow Maine Grains in Skowhegan to turn local milling, cheesemaking, seaweed, blueberry and soy byproducts into high-fiber, high-protein packaged goods for sale to schools.

Cross country: The ‘Pain Cave’ and the ‘Gollywhoppers’ push runners at championship races

by Dave Dyer October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

Maine’s renowned courses – at Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast and Twin Brook Recreation Area in Cumberland – present unique challenges to competitors.

Local & State

Two dead in Freedom from reported carbon monoxide leak

by Amy Calder October 22, 2024October 23, 2024

The carbon monoxide leak occurred at a house in the Waldo County town of Freedom that had been raided by law enforcement agencies earlier this year because it was the site of an illegal marijuana growing operation, officials said.

Health, Local & State

President of Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville resigns

by Amy Calder October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Tricia Costigan, president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care — Lakewood in Waterville, has resigned from her position, effective immediately.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Police investigating hit-and-run that damaged Waterville restaurant, owner says

by Amy Calder September 22, 2024September 23, 2024

A car hit Mezza at 34 Temple St. on Friday morning, causing substantial damage. The vehicle then left the scene, according to Tom Nale Sr., the restaurant’s owner.