AUGUSTA — Neighbors Driving Neighbors held a celebratory luncheon May 25 at the Viles House to honor its volunteer drivers. NDN President Harald Bredesen thanked the drivers, whom he called “the heart of NDN,” for their dedication and commitment to helping others in the communities served by NDN, according to a news release from Cindy […]
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Local Lasell University students make dean’s list
NEWTON, Mass. — Lasell University has named five local students to its 2023 spring dean’s list. They are Kaylee Arvayo-Bickford of Hallowell, Alexis Grant of Athens, Cameron Goodwin of Winslow, Sydney Veilleux of Skowhegan and Camdyn LaMarre of Belgrade. The dean’s list includes students who have completed at least 12 credits as a full-time student […]
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New Winthrop town manager takes office with plans to prioritize mooring ordinance and other issues
In his first months on the job, Anthony Wilson hopes to iron out problems with the town’s controversial mooring ordinance and lead the negotiations for a joint police chief with Monmouth.
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Crash involving school bus in Belgrade sends people to the hospital
The crash involving 3 motor vehicles took place on Smithfield Road Tuesday afternoon.
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Pine Grove Programs offers openings for free summer events, Aug. 5 Patriot Ride canceled
Events for vets, active military law enforcement and first responders.
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Gardiner’s weekly classic car show continues to celebrate nostalgia, car culture despite relocating due to flooding
For more than two decades, Gardiner’s Thursday Night Cruise-In has drawn car lovers from across the state to swap stories and share their mutual love of antique, vintage and classic cars.
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Winthrop hires new town manager who was previously Belgrade’s top administrator
Anthony Wilson, who is currently director of communications and operations for the Belgrade-based nonprofit 7 Lakes Alliance, will start the Winthrop job on June 5.
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Scouts, leaders attend Spring Camporee in Belgrade
More than 100 Scouts and leaders camped at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade recently for the annual Spring Camporee. Scouts from towns in Kennebec, Somerset and Lincoln counties, as well as one troop from Gorham, pitched tents, built cooking fires, practiced knots and lashes, and learned to play the recorder. Meanwhile, more than 20 leaders from […]
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As concerns continue over water quality, group launches protection plan for Messalonskee Lake
The 7 Lakes Alliance has begun a two-year project to reduce erosion along roads and homes that could ultimately lead to algae blooms in the lake.
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Manchester brush fire draws ground, air attack across 4 acres of woodland
Firefighters from five area departments, with help from a Maine Forest Service helicopter, spent about five hours Monday putting out a brush fire on the wooded east side of Manchester.