First of all, I was seriously depressed that Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins), Raylan Givens’ (same old beloved Timothy Olyphant) criminal du jour, is not here. Goggins was so good, so perfect as Given’s foe, he will be missed. In fact, none of the old crowd from Harlan County, Kentucky, are here, and I miss them. […]
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St. Albans native serves aboard U.S. Navy warship in Mayport
Petty Officer 2nd Class Aidan Harding, a native of Saint Albans, is serving aboard U.S.S. Jason Dunham, a U.S. Navy warship, operating out of Mayport, Florida. Harding, a 2019 graduate of Nokomis Regional High School, joined the Navy four years ago. “Serving is in my family’s history,” said Harding, according to a news release from […]
Readfield society plans events for town’s Heritage Days Aug. 11
The Readfield Historical Society annual Wine & Cheese Social is set to kick off Readfield Heritage Days from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the society’s 759 Main St. museum. Guests can tour the society museum and meet others with like interests. Refreshments will include wine, sangrias, non-alcoholic beverages, cheeses, and an array of appetizers […]
Car show raises over $15K for Maine Children’s Cancer Program
WATERVILLE — The ninth annual Cruisin’ for a Cure Car Show, held June 3 at Waterville Lafleur Airport, drew more than 70 car owners. New Dimensions Federal Credit Union was selected to receive a Miracle Match from the CO-OP Financial Services organization for credit unions, which is a program that assists credit unions in their […]
Kennebec county teams seek orders for fall community build season
The deadline for having windows measured is around Sept. 30.
Bowdoinham student awarded merit-based scholarship to attend college in Germany
Ana Burroughs, a student from Bowdoinham, has been selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious Davis Scholarship to continue her high school education at UWC Robert Bosch College, an international UWC campus in Freiburg, Germany. Her outstanding achievements and dedication have earned her this merit-based scholarship. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Burroughs. […]
South End Festival & National Night Out set for Waterville Aug. 1
WATERVILLE — The 18th annual South End Festival & National Night Out is scheduled for 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Green Street Park, 15 Sherwin St. The event is organized by the South End Neighborhood Association, with support from the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program. The festival will include a free barbecue, live music, […]
St. Giles Country Fair set for July 29
JEFFERSON — The annual fundraising event for St. Giles Episcopal Church is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at 72 Gardiner Road. Activities are planned outside under the pines for all ages. There will be many items raffled, plus a country cupboard, homemade pies, and tables of treasures including antiques donated […]
Whitefield plans Fourth of July parade, festivities
The Whitefield Fourth of July parade is set to start at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4. Participants should gather at 9:30 a.m. on Route 194. The parade winds down Route 194 in Kings Mills, which is part of Whitefield, to the turnaround in a neighbor’s driveway. where floats and firetrucks make the turn to end […]
Champlain College recognizes local dean’s list students
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Two local students have been named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Champlain College for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The are Maggie Hufnagel of Farmington and Maggie Pono of Skowhegan. Check out other upcoming area events!