At about the point where Penobscot Bay begins to narrow into the Penobscot River flowing down from the Katahdin region through Bangor and along both sides of Verona Island, Cape Jellison, a 1,600-acre peninsula, juts out into the bay. In colonial times it was known as Wasaumkeag Point, and the remains of Fort Pownall, built in 1759, still stand sentinel with the Fort Point Light Station, built in 1836 and automated in 1988.
June 2012
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SAD 13 budget heading back to towns’ ballots
BINGHAM — Voters in Bingham-based School Administrative District 13 will return to the polls July 17 to consider the same school budget proposal that failed by four votes last week.
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Contract with increased pay approved for Waterville city solicitor
WATERVILLE — William Lee will continue to be city solicitor for another three years — and at an increased rate of pay.
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Summer starts with a scorcher
Wednesday temperatures came within a few degrees of breaking a heat record in the region, sending farmers scrambling to water their crops and retailers scrambling to keep air conditioners in stock.
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Swimmer’s death ruled accidental
CHINA — The death of the swimmer whose body was found in China Lake this week was accidental, a state official said Wednesday.
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SAD 53 names Laux interim superintendent
PITTSFIELD — A board member who is a retired school superintendent and assistant education commissioner will lead the area’s school district temporarily as the search for a permanent successor continues.
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HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD: Waterville’s Brown wins Gatorade honor
WATERVILLE — Bethanie Brown enjoyed a record breaking season for the Waterville Senior High School track and field team. On Wednesday, the junior was honored for her efforts by being named the Gatorade Maine Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year.
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STILL LIFE: Drive-by fishing
Alex Pratt baits his line at the outlet of China Lake on Causeway Road on Tuesday.
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Collins staffer fired after rogue tweet
A junior staffer with access to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ Twitter account was fired Wednesday after ‘accidentally’ tweeting a missive about Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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WWE superstar John Cena grants record Make-A-Wish
WE superstar John Cena is the most popular celebrity granter in Make-A-Wish history, this week granting his 300th wish to 7-year-old Jonny Littman.