Addie Cross, 14, a freshman at Thornton Academy in Saco, died Dec. 10.
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Whitefield Lions Club names Peace Poster Contest winners
The Whitefield Lions Club has announced this year’s winners of its annual Peace Poster Contest. They are Madyson Glidden of Whitefield, Avery Childs of Palermo, Aurora Peabody of Jefferson Village, Skyler McColet of Chelsea and Zoie Elliot of Windsor. For more than three decades, Lions clubs around the globe have sponsored a special art contest […]
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Manchester club, members receive Spirit of America awards
The Manchester Lions Club recently hosted the 2021-22 Manchester Spirit of America Foundation Awards event. The club received the ongoing project award for its many drive-through suppers, and its support of many veteran, community, and senior needs through fundraising and volunteering, according to a news release from Diana Worthing of Manchester. Margaret Harrington received the […]
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Watch: Windsor Elementary School students leave their mark in the soil after planting a dozen fruit trees
The students’ work, with the help of the nonprofit ReTreeUS, is expected to benefit future generations.
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Windsor/Whitefield-area cyclists participate in memorial bike ride
On Sept. 18, 52 cyclists and 24 volunteers participated in the sixth annual Share the Road with Carol memorial bike ride. The event, held in Windsor and Whitefield, honors the late Dr. Carol Eckert, who was killed in 2016 while bicycling in Windsor. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Area Scout leaders complete youth protection training
Nine Scouting leaders completed youth protection training Sept. 19 at the American Legion Post on Eastern Avenue in Augusta. As stated in the Boy Scout Handbook, “Child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and unfortunately, it can occur anywhere, even in Scouting. Youth safety is Scouting’s No. 1 concern.” Child abusers are out […]
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Augusta-based Pinnacle Tree Professional Arborists acquires Hawksley Tree Care
Pinnacle Tree Professional Arborists based in Augusta has purchased Hawksley Tree Care of Windsor. Tom Hawksley, the owner of the Windsor business since 1991, announced earlier this year he was retiring and in search of a buyer. After fielding numerous offers, Hawksley determined selling the business to Pinnacle Tree was his best option. “I had […]
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Memorial bike ride set for Sept. 18 in Windsor, Whitefield
The sixth annual Share the Road with Carol memorial bike ride is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18. The all-ages commemorative bike ride will be held in Windsor and Whitefield. The ride, which has 12-mile and 27-mile options, starts and ends at the Windsor Town Office, 523 Ridge Road. This ride honors the memory of Carol […]
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Windsor Fair opens Sunday with food, fun and friendly competition
Bill Shores of Vassalboro brings Cracker and Jack, his team of Chianina steers, to compete in the steer scooting competition, one of several events in which they are to compete in this summer.
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Windsor couple carves, paints eagle to honor Wreaths Across America founder
Alan Johnston, U.S. Army veteran and commander for the Maine Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars, on Aug. 6 led the dedication of a hand-carved wood eagle to Wreaths Across America’s founder Morrill Worcester, as part of the organization’s annual Stem to Stone event in Downeast Maine, according to a news release […]