Lantern-hanging, a talk and readings of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem ‘Paul Revere’s Ride’ are scheduled as part of the 250th anniversary.
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Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Maine
Another weed shop opened on Forest Ave. This is how they all survive.
There are now six cannabis shops within a mile and a half of Forest Avenue, and their owners say there’s room for all of them.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Androscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Massachusetts man arrested after police chase through 2 counties
Police say the pursuit, from Paris to Mechanic Falls, began when the driver refused to stop for officers investigating a report of shots fired.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Andover’s ‘Liar’s Table’ has hosted over a century of ‘honest’ conversation
The Liar’s Table at the back of Andover’s Mill’s Market has been a place for honest conversation, and occasional tall tales, for over a century.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, Schools & Education
Voters trim $100K from Jay-based school district budget
Regional School Unit 73 voters overwhelmingly approved all 21 warrant articles April 10. They will have a final vote on the budget April 29 in each town.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Livermore Falls hires new code enforcement officer
Rick Haas will also fill several other roles for the town, including health officer and electrical inspector.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Franklin Journal
Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance moving to empty Save-A-Lot space in Farmington
Renovations are ongoing in the former grocery store with an anticipated reopening of the furniture store this July.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Women-owned businesses a major force in Lisbon’s economy
Most of the new businesses in town in recent years are owned by women. They say it’s about improving the community, not gender.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
As Jared Golden speaks at private Colby event, protesters demand accountability
While U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-2nd District, spoke at a private Colby College event Wednesday about his desire to engage voters, protesters along upper Main Street in Waterville criticized him and others for failing to hold town hall meetings.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Minot man charged in crash that injured 4, including Monmouth police lieutenant
Police said Sean McNeil was drunk and driving recklessly on the early evening of Jan. 6 when his Ford pickup truck crossed the centerline on Turner Center Road and into the path of a truck.