Supporters of the proposed transmission corridor tout the jobs the project would generate, but central Maine farmers say its construction could destroy farms that have operated for generations.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Seeing their needs, teachers use technology to help visually impaired students thrive in class
Catholic Charities of Maine is the sole provider of teachers of the visually impaired in the the state, serving about 300 children from York to Aroostook County.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Richmond man on probation over bank robbery is arrested on warrants while hiding in blueberry field, police say
Albert T. “AJ” Peaslee, 40, was arrested Thursday in Windsor following a multi-agency search, authorities said.
Posted inLocal & State
Delta Ambulance looks to impose new fee on towns that would raise more than $600,000 in revenue
Waterville-based Delta says various financial pressures are driving up expenses, forcing the nonprofit to propose the fee for the 14 central Maine towns it serves.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Local & State
Saco teen ‘cared about everybody’ family says
Addie Cross, 14, a freshman at Thornton Academy in Saco, died Dec. 10.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Watch: Windsor Elementary School students leave their mark in the soil after planting a dozen fruit trees
The students’ work, with the help of the nonprofit ReTreeUS, is expected to benefit future generations.
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Ironman 70.3 Maine draws athletes, volunteers and fans to Augusta
Competitors and spectators converge Sunday on central Maine, the first time the half-triathlon has been hosted in the region.
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Open Farm Day spotlights, celebrates Maine agriculture
Annual event is part of Real Maine’s agritourism initiative, and features open house events at farms across the state.
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Maine Pottery Tour showcases handmade art
The annual event invites people to tour pottery and ceramics studios across the state, giving them a chance to meet the artists behind the work, see it in progress, and to shop for Maine-made gifts.
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Some central Maine towns struggle to keep roads clear as salt supply runs low
Winslow and Richmond are among the towns that are awaiting delayed shipments from Chicago-based Morton Salt.