Story Trails of Maine, a free mobile application featuring self-guided tours, adventures, and scavenger hunts across different Maine communities, has been developed by Farmington Underground. The app is intended to allow people to learn the stories of various communities, support local businesses, and explore the outdoors with friends and family. “We want to give people […]
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
At central Maine seafood eateries, lobster roll sales stay high while live purchases go low
High lobster market prices are being driven by ‘unprecedented demand,’ one expert says, as local businesses see the impact playing out more than a year into the pandemic.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Prosecutor says texts show former China man repeatedly sought sexually explicit images
Defense attorneys argue that emoji, in text messages between Jared Jandreau and Jessica Cox, that were not preserved by state computer crimes experts mean the intent of the texters can’t be fully determined.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Former Waldo County school director arrested on assault charges involving 13-year-old girl
Kevin Michaud, 58, of China was arrested on one count of simple assault, Class D, and summonsed on a charge of unlawful sexual touching, authorities said.
Posted inLocal & State
As annual town meeting attendance dwindles, is secret ballot the way to go?
Towns that utilized a secret ballot for recent town meetings saw a larger turnout than those that stuck with tradition.
Posted inHealth, Schools & Education
Central Maine Schools taking advantage of rapid COVID-19 testing
Erskine Academy, Vassalboro Community School, Maine Central Institute, MSAD 53 and the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences among the local schools using Abbott rapid antigen tests.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Musical family takes Oakland-based RSU 18 chorus international
Choral directors Kevin and Pam Rhein are working with their daughter and son-in-law on a choral collaboration with the Marymount International School in Rome, Italy.
Posted inLocal & State
China farmer trades greenhouse frame for Vassalboro farmer’s pig to be named later
Former school mates and longtime friends barter for what they need, a greenhouse frame now for pork later.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Superintendent: Staff member of Oakland-based RSU 18 tests positive for COVID-19
Superintendent Carl Gartley said the staff member is not a teacher and already been out of school after learning of positive tests with close contacts.