AUGUSTA — Damien Guy Rogers, 39, of Fairfield, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Kennebec County Superior Court to a charge of violating a protective order and was sentenced to 90 days in jail.
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Good news when outreach offered to community
It is so pleasing to see announcements, in the same week, of two churches with positive outreach to our many local community members for gatherings to enrich their lives. St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, in Winthrop is again having meals Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to noon. The Manchester Community Church community center on Route […]
‘Veteran’s veteran’ left lasting impression on all
The town of Farmingdale, the state of Maine and this country lost an outstanding citizen and friend with the recent passing of Charlie Kyes. Those of us who had the honor and privilege to know Charlie have fond and lasting memories of a man who showed great respect and compassion for his fellow man. He […]
Chris Johnson has qualities Senate District 20 needs
Chris Johnson and I have served on the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit Board of Directors since the RSU was organized. It has been a most fulfilling experience. During that time, I have found Chris to be an active, fair and insightful member, always promoting and seeking to improve public education. Since joining the board, […]
Plowing job concerns Farmingdale couple
FARMINGDALE — An elderly couple is worried that the town’s plow contractor isn’t digging them out soon enough after snowstorms.
Closing Mass for Waterville church Sunday
WATERVILLE — St. Francis de Sales Church’s 137-year history of hosting services in the city will end Sunday with a closing Mass offered by Bishop Richard J. Malone.
Bank to replace historic Farmingdale mansion
FARMINGDALE — A former ship captain’s mansion that has stood at 1 Northern Ave. since 1826 is scheduled to be torn down as soon as next week.
SNAPSHOT: Going green
Timothy Heutz, right, shows Todd Belaire the boilers for the new wood pellet heating system they lifted into place with a crane Thursday at Gardiner City Hall. The boilers, installed by Heutz Premium Pellet Systems, are expected to replace the 40-year-old heating system that burns about 7,000 gallons of heating oil at the fire station and city headquarters. The city received a $61,000 grant for the $122,000 project as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009.
SNAPSHOT: Harmonizing
Joyce Drew strums the guitar as Pat Soboleski picks the upright bass Wednesday during a rehearsal of the Carol Bailey String Band at the Litchfield Senior Center. Band members play instruments including the mandolin, guitar, bass, banjo and harmonica. The group named itself in honor of Carol Bailey, who died in 2010, to commemorate her work founding the center for elderly residents at the former Litchfield Academy.