Hundreds of Scouts from all over New England made their way April 30 to Fenway Park in Boston, including some from central Maine, for Scout Day with the Boston Red Sox. The Yawkey Way sluggers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1. “We eat, sleep and breathe baseball in this family, so it was a fantastic opportunity […]
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New Sharon school hires principal from Vassalboro school
Carol Kiesman, who serves as director of curriculum, instruction, and assessment at Vassalboro Community School, was offered the position of principal at Cape Cod Hill School on Tuesday, May 9.
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One injured after car crashes into Vassalboro home, bursts into flames
Authorities say a woman was injured when her car veered off Main Street late Thursday night, crashed into a home and a telephone pole, before burning completely.
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Vassalboro resident earns Eagle Scout rank
Vassalboro’s Benjamin Delbert Reed received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony April 16 at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church. Reed, who graduated from Erskine Academy and now attends the University of Southern Maine, completed all requirements for the Eagle Scout rank in 2020 but was unable to be presented with the award because of […]
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Kennebec Valley District Pinewood Derby held in Gardiner
GARDINER — Thirty-eight Cub Scouts from across the region competed in the Kennebec Valley District Pinewood Derby races, held April 1 at Christ Church on the Common. These youth had won in their respective age divisions at their local Cub Scout pack before moving on to the district races. Once there, two sets of races […]
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Photos: Hungry locals show support for Vassalboro Grange as it supports local businesses
Central Mainers gathered Saturday for a buttermilk pancake breakfast at the Vassalboro Grange. The breakfast was made with all locally sourced food and the proceeds from the all-you-can-eat breakfast go toward upgrading the grange’s kitchen equipment. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
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Municipal Review Committee announces new partner to restart Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy plant
Committee said Wednesday it is seeking a partnership with Innovative Resource Recovery, a special purpose entity backed by a multibillion-dollar asset management firm.
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Vassalboro Cub Scouts compete in Pinewood Derby
Cub Scout Pack 410 held its annual Pinewood Derby races March 19 at Vassalboro Community School. Members of American Legion Post 126, including Commander Tom Richard and Adjutant Jim Kilbride were at the event. The Legion is the Chartered Organization Partner of the Scouting program. Each den, youth from the same grade in school, raced […]
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Vassalboro student earns Erskine Principal’s Award
Malachi Lowery of Vassalboro, a senior at Erskine Academy, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, recognizes a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Lowery is a consistent high honors student in a highly competitive academic program that includes all classes […]
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Craft beverage makers across central Maine put down roots
For Absolem Cider Co., Run Amok Mead and Sidereal Farm Brewing, digging in and growing their craft beverage businesses is as important as the drinks they are making.