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Third electric gate of Thompson Lake dam in Oxford installed
The next phase to rehabilitating the Thompson Lake dam is rebuilding the retaining wall in the outlet channel that feeds into the Little Androscoggin River.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine may legalize more forms of online gambling
A bill pending in the Legislature would expand the rights of tribes to offer non-sports betting options online, such as roulette and blackjack.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
New building at Rufus Porter museum in Bridgton shows artist’s influence
The new Graham Center will open June 20 at the museum, featuring murals by Porter’s nephew, Johnathan Poor.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Another Maine school may change gender policy to match Trump’s
Turner-area Maine School Administrative District 52 directors voted last week to ask its lawyer about the legalities around only recognizing the gender a student is assigned at birth.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Popeyes restaurant coming to Augusta
The multinational fried chicken chain restaurant was approved for the former site of Friendly’s restaurant on Western Avenue for a drive-thru restaurant.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Bill to support later high school start times passes in House, Senate
The measure, which originally mandated a statewide 8:30 a.m. or later high school start time, was amended to create funding for districts to pilot a later start time.
Posted inFranklin, News
Wilton denies ATV access on McCrillis Corner Road
Prior to the vote, residents spoke for and against the proposal at a the second public hearing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Dog photography the focus of new Brunswick studio
Soul Dog Studio on Range Road will start taking dog clients and their humans this summer.