LEWISTON — The group hoping to resurrect Kennedy Park’s gazebo and bandstand are still about $28,000 short of their goal but hope to break ground this fall. “We definitely want to bring this project to fruition, hopefully before the snow flies,” Heather Hunter, treasurer of the Kennedy Park Bandstand Restoration Committee, said. The group has […]
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Oxford developers submit hotel plans for state approval
OXFORD — Construction on a proposed 93-room Hampton Inn across from the Oxford Casino on Route 26 could be weeks away after developers submitted plans to the state. Hotel developers are in the process of building the hotel, the first stage in a “master plan” to develop 550 acres of farmland into a series of […]
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Power outage sparks Oxford collision
OXFORD — Congestion stemming from a downed power line along Route 26 Tuesday afternoon is being blamed for a crash moments later. Oxford firefighters and emergency personnel responded to reports of a downed power line at 2:45 p.m. at 552 Main St. after a tree limb disconnecting power to a home, Oxford fire Chief Scott Hunter said. […]
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Fisherman shot by hunter in West Gardiner out of hospital
WEST GARDINER (AP) — Maine police are investigating what they say appears to be the accidental shooting of a fisherman by a hunter in West Gardiner. Authorities said 54-year-old Scott Fraley of Raymond was taken to MaineGeneral Medical Center with a “superficial” wound after being struck in the back of the head with a bullet […]
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Rescuer says ‘solution is simple’ for preventing poisoned birds: Maine sportsmen can’t use lead bullets
FREEDOM — Diane Winn has three patients who are suffering from lead poisoning, and the prognosis for their survival is poor. The patients are a golden eagle, a bald eagle and a Canada goose that Winn is working hard to rehabilitate at the nonprofit Avian Haven in Freedom. Most of the problem with lead poisoning […]
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Hunter finds skeletal remains Saturday in Manchester
MANCHESTER — Maine State Police and the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office are investigating skeletal remains, likely male, found off Puddledock Road on Saturday morning. A hunter stumbled upon the remains, according to Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety. He was not sure what time they were found. The remains will be […]
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Maine fisheries scientist honored for work
PORTLAND (AP) — A fisheries scientist from Maine has been recognized by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission for her years of contributions to fisheries science and management. The commission has given its annual Award of Excellence in the area of scientific, technical and advisory contributions to Maggie Hunter, a scientist with the Maine Department […]