An accumulation of algae on the water’s surface turned the lake green from mid-August through the end of September. While most of it has cleared, toxic remnants still line the shore.
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Former Kennebec County deputy headed for jury trial on charges he assaulted wife, threatened to shoot child
Daniel Ross of West Gardiner is accused of over a dozen crimes. Jury selection is scheduled to begin in October.
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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 rabies cases, including a rare cat case, reported in Kennebec County amid summer uptick
After an early spike in rabies reports earlier this year, officials are now urging caution and offering tips to avoid contact with bats, which are most active from late July to early September.
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More than 2,200 athletes to compete in Ironman half-triathlon as race returns to Augusta area
The event was a boon to the local economy last year, bringing $2.6 million to central Maine hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
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New York man found not guilty in 2020 Waterville shooting death
A Superior Court justice Thursday found Jashawn Lipscombe not guilty in the death of Joseph Tracy, a West Gardiner man who was shot in a Waterville apartment three years ago this month and died days later of the injury.
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Maine state employees speak out about hiring, pay as legislators consider review of compensation system
More than two-thirds of state legislators have sponsored a bill that would require the Mills administration to allocate $1 million to study the pay of state workers.
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Maine Pottery Tour opens doors to pottery and ceramics studios across state
In West Gardiner, where Todd Jubinville is rebuilding his kiln, this year’s Maine Pottery Tour introduced people from near and far to the work he has been producing at his home studio for almost two decades.
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Craft beverage makers across central Maine put down roots
For Absolem Cider Co., Run Amok Mead and Sidereal Farm Brewing, digging in and growing their craft beverage businesses is as important as the drinks they are making.
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Avian flu detected in Kennebec County prompts more vigilance
Evidence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kennebec County means more vigilance on the part of those raising domestic poultry and relying on measures already in place.