Michael Perkins, a Republican candidate for the Maine Senate, released a flyer that some residents and town officials say could mislead voters into thinking he has been endorsed by the Winslow Town Council and town of Winslow.
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Increasingly early ice-outs on Maine waters open up new problems, experts say
As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that’s affecting everything from algae to moose.
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Jay man indicted on sexual assault charges involving young child in Augusta
Kenneth Marin, 60, was indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury recently on several charges stretching back more than a decade.
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Maine officials wary of confusion at March vote over No Labels registrations, new primary rules
Local officials say they’re bracing for potential confusion because some voters may have inadvertently enrolled in the new No Labels party that has gained ballot access in Maine and because there are new rules for the upcoming March primary.
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World War II veteran from Winslow celebrates 102nd birthday
Lionel Duquette is believed to be one of the oldest veterans in Maine and among the less than 1% of World War II veterans still living.
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Litchfield man indicted on charges he kidnapped, assaulted woman in Chelsea
Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.
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Winslow fire lieutenant accused of stealing more than $12,000 from firefighters association
Shawn Stetson, 34, of Fairfield was arrested for allegedly having withdrawn more than $12,000 in cash from various accounts associated with the Winslow Firefighters Association, officials said Monday.
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‘No warning’ official says, as more than 20,000 pounds of food at Winslow pantry soiled by flood
Food for hundreds of families across Kennebec and Somerset counties had to be thrown away after floodwaters breached the Winslow Community Cupboard. Employees say the water came without warning.
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Vassalboro Scout pack hosts adult leader training
Vassalboro Cub Scout Pack 410 hosted adult Scout leader training Nov. 19 at Thomas College in Waterville for leaders from the local pack and from Farmington’s Pack 585. The instructors were Walter and Ginger Fails of New Sharon, and Christopher Santiago of Vassalboro. Walter Fails is the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting training chair. […]
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Tree farms in central Maine report brisk sales as people ‘spruce up’ for the holidays
The number of Christmas tree farms in Maine continues to decline, but those still in operation say sales this season have exceeded expectations.