The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention reports 177 new cases Wednesday in Kennebec County, the largest single-day increase in the county since the pandemic began.
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Winslow farm sees outpouring of support, donations after heifers killed by lightning
A GoFundMe campaign for Fortin Farm following the deaths of the animals Saturday has far surpassed its goal of $15,000.
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Winslow farm dealt financial blow after lightning strike kills 8 heifers
The animals had gathered Saturday under a tree during a rainstorm and died when lightning struck the tree and traveled downward to the ground.
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Parent sues district over mask mandate in Winslow schools
Scott Fortuna says a decision by the Winslow School Board to require masks indoors infringes on his rights as a parent to make medical decisions for his child.
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Visitors from near and far enjoy Winslow Blueberry Festival
The annual Winslow Blueberry Festival turned 50 on Saturday, and to celebrate the Winslow Congregational Church made a whopping 696 pies ahead of the event.
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As Winslow Blueberry Festival marks 5 decades, the event’s founding history mystery solved
Over 625 pounds of blueberries are expected to be made into baked goods and consumed this weekend at the annual Blueberry Festival in Winslow, which is celebrating its 50th year.
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Police seize 4 pounds of cocaine disguised as a cake in stop on I-295 in Gardiner
Police say the cocaine has an estimated street value of $200,000.
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Suspected killer in 1987 Waterville area cold case held without bail after pleading not guilty
Gerald Goodale, who was indicted in May in the 1987 murder of Janet Brochu of Winslow, remains in prison without bail as he serves a 75-year sentence for murdering Geraldine Finn of Skowhegan in 1988.
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Augusta woman hails ‘monumental’ settled case in Maine guaranteeing equal voting rights for those with print disabilities
Voters with print disabilities will continue to have an opportunity to vote absentee electronically, after Lynn Merrill of Augusta and others brought a lawsuit ahead of the primary election last year.
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Goodale arraignment delayed in 1987 Janet Brochu murder case
Officials said Monday the indictment against Gerald Goodale was ready seven months ago, but the grand jury did not take it up until recently because of judicial delays caused by the pandemic.