As many of the nearly century-old “doodlebug” tractors have fallen apart or flat-out died in the decades since they were built, tight-knit communities of enthusiasts have coalesced around their love for keeping these machines alive.
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Map: Where police raided residential cannabis grow operations in Maine
Approximate locations of many of the cannabis grow operations in residential locations.
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Workers at Maine’s illegal cannabis grow sites report signs of human trafficking
Federal prosecutors say they have found no evidence of exploitation at the clandestine marijuana grow houses. But some local law enforcement, anti-trafficking advocates and several grow house workers say otherwise.
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New Balance to close Norridgewock factory, move operations into expanded Skowhegan facility
The transition to the consolidated manufacturing facility, to be called ‘Central Maine,’ will begin this fall. All jobs at the Norridgewock site will be transferred to Skowhegan, the company said Tuesday.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Paddleboarders journey from Moosehead Lake to Atlantic Ocean
Chris Morgan is leading the convoy of paddleboarders, canoeists and kayakers on a 175-mile long jaunt down the entire Kennebec River.
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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, Outdoors
Ceremony showcases new trail system that connects Norridgewock and Madison
The trail system has already brought a boost in tourism to Norridgewock.
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Fairfield man killed in motorcycle crash remembered as ‘miracle’ for recovery, kindness
Brock Peters, 29, overcame opioid addiction and then dedicated himself to helping others recover.
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Fairfield man killed in Norridgewock crash Wednesday
Brock Peters, 29, of Fairfield, died Wednesday following a crash on Ward Hill Road in Norridgewock; police say the crash is under investigation.
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Rascal the cat, the longtime Madison Hannaford mascot, dies
Following the cat’s death, shoppers left memorials for the friendly feline that greeted grocery store patrons for nearly a decade.