The Vassalboro United Methodist Church is adding a twist to its Aug. 17 public supper. Organizer Simone Antworth said “We had been thinking for some time about offering pulled pork as an alternative and when we realized that Hawaii is celebrating 65 years of statehood in August we decided to honor Hawaii by offering some […]
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Vassalboro approves Sidereal Farm Brewery expansion
The town’s Board of Appeals struck down neighbors’ challenge to the brewery owners’ plan to build outdoor seating, extend their hours and increase capacity.
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Man linked to Cushing death in custody following standoff in Augusta
Jason Hewett, 39, of Augusta, is charged with eluding an officer, domestic assault and manslaughter, following a standoff of more than four hours that closed Route 3 between Churchill and Bolton Hill roads in both directions.
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Grants aim to help strengthen Kennebec County communities
More than $70K will support area organizations and projects.
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Winslow man injured in Vassalboro rollover crash
A single SUV veered off Riverside Drive and onto its roof around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, according to Vassalboro Fire Chief Walker Thompson.
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Sewer work in Winslow may raise Vassalboro water costs
A multimillion-dollar project to replace the lone station that handles all of Winslow and Vassalboro’s untreated sewage will soon be underway.
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Massachusetts man sentenced to serve 18 years in prison for attempted murder in Waterville
Irineu B. Goncalves, 35, of Revere, Massachusetts, was convicted last month of strangling and beating the mother of his children in June 2023 outside a Waterville hotel.
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EPA funds secured to help prevent China Lake algae blooms
A 10-year project is planned to improve water quality in China Lake, which supplies drinking water to tens of thousands of people.
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Watershed Restoration Project underway at China Lake
An extensive two-year project is underway to improve China Lake’s water quality. This latest effort is part of the China Lake Watershed-Based Management Plan, a 10-year initiative aimed at achieving a significant reduction of phosphorus in the lake to prevent algae blooms. Phosphorus is a key nutrient on which algae feed, and soil erosion from […]
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Vassalboro Methodist Church receives $10K grant
The Vassalboro United Methodist Church has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Building 2024 fund of the Maine Community Foundation. The funds will help improve accessibility to VUMC programs and services throughout the building and community. The church offers Sunday services, special programs, concerts, public suppers and more. In addition the church members provide […]