The multi-day celebration of life on the Kennebec River features dozens of events and activities in downtown Skowhegan.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Lewiston Farmers’ Market to host pop-ups for 20-year anniversary
The Buzz: Scales and Tails Pet Supplies opens in Auburn.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Locally-owned pet supply store opens in Auburn
The Buzz: Owners Stephanie and Joe Cross opened Scales and Tails Pet Supplies about four months ago in Auburn.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Lake Stewards of Maine to conduct plant workshop on Varnum Pond in Wilton
The pond is Wilton’s drinking supply that participants can learn about invasive aquatic species. Preregistration is required for the Aug. 8 event.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Photos: Blueberries harvested in Wilton
Thistle Moon Farm in Wilton is expanding beyond highbush blueberries, adding flowers and more to its offerings.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
See a map of how Maine law enforcement responded to the Lewiston mass shooting
More than 750 officers responded to dozens of locations during the 48-hour manhunt for the gunman. Police narratives released this summer show their movements during the key first hours after the shooting.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Mark LaFlamme: Wiffle ball memories and grass-stained knees
Street Talk: We’d come away from every game with an awesome variety of injuries. Our knees would be bleeding through the grass stains after making diving catches even when diving wasn’t necessary.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Former Gray finance director pays back $53,000 after pleading guilty to theft
Katy Jewell pleaded guilty to misappropriating town funds between 2020 and 2022.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New Balance to close Norridgewock factory, move operations into expanded Skowhegan facility
The transition to the consolidated manufacturing facility, to be called ‘Central Maine,’ will begin this fall. All jobs at the Norridgewock site will be transferred to Skowhegan, the company said Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, News
Woolwich woman killed in West Forks crash
The cause of the early Tuesday morning crash remains under investigation, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.