While many industries that rely on winter weather are reeling from the effects of climate change, many maple syrup farmers say they are finding ways to adapt and even thrive.
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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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Facing steep sewer bill hikes, protesting Vassalboro residents seek to recall sanitary board members
Lee Trahan and Rebecca Goodrich are facing calls to resign from the private company that owns the town’s sewage system as residents brace for their next sewer bills to more than double.
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Vassalboro man arrested on charge of manslaughter in woman’s campfire death
Travis Mitchell, 31, of Vassalboro, was indicted and arrested Thursday in connection with the death of Liza Bragg, 46, who died last year after sustaining fatal burn injuries from a campfire.
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Vassalboro select board considers closing marijuana-growing ‘loophole’
The town’s current ordinance prohibits the cultivation, packaging, and sale of both recreational and medical marijuana, although personal and medical growing operations using less than 1,000 square feet are exempt from the rules.
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Police probe cut-and-run of treetop at Vassalboro fire station
The upper half of a large spruce tree, which was donated a decade ago by a volunteer firefighter, was found missing over the weekend.
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Thousands without power as central Maine deals with season’s first snowstorm
Reported snowfall totals in the region ranged from 5 to 11 inches Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.
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Beverage makers, enthusiasts to flock to Augusta as Kennebec River Brewfest returns
The annual event, put on by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, draws people from across Maine and New England to try out the latest from craft beverage makers from across the state.
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Two adults, two children injured when SUV rolls on Route 3 in Vassalboro
The driver of the SUV attempted to pass other vehicles and swerved to avoid oncoming traffic, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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Municipal Review Committee announces new partner to restart Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy plant
Committee said Wednesday it is seeking a partnership with Innovative Resource Recovery, a special purpose entity backed by a multibillion-dollar asset management firm.