Castle Island Camps operator John Rice told the Belgrade Board of Selectpersons Tuesday that his camps are on a “dangerous stretch of road.”
May 2014
Burglar who hid from police in bog gets eight years’ jail
Clinton man William J. McLain Jr. had all but two years suspended and received three years’ probation for the Sept. 27, 2013 incident in Vassalboro.
Pluto’s dwarf planet status controversial
Columnist Dana Wilde says the change for Pluto upset some and caused confusion, even among scientists.
DLWA to host free youth fishing event
JEFFERSON — The Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association will offer a free day of fishing for children from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Damariscotta Lake State Park. Children age 5-15 are welcome and experience is not necessary. Experienced boaters will guide children to prime fishing spots for one hour on Damariscotta Lake. […]
UMaine Alumni to hold annual meeting
AUGUSTA — UMaine’s Kennebec Valley Alumni Chapter will hold its annual meeting and dinner on Tuesday, May 20, at the Augusta Elks Club. Social hour will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. and dinner and a program will be from 6 to 8 p.m. James Page, chancellor of the UMaine system, will be keynote […]
Augusta Mayor Stokes nominated for judgeship
Gov. Paul LePage nominated William Stokes for the post, which requires legislative approval.
Lawyers: Marathon bombing suspect’s statements should be thrown out
Lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev also make several arguments aimed at preventing the death penalty from being considered in his case.
RSU 38 announces summer camps
READFIELD — Regional School Unit 38 Maranacook Adult Education has announced its summer course lineup. June: ⢠Maranacook Track Experiences for ages 6-15 will be held June 17-Aug. 9. ⢠Boys’ Black Bear Basketball Camp for children in fourth through eighth grade, June 23-26. ⢠Field Hockey Clinic for fourth through eighth grades, on Mondays […]
LAWRENCE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence Junior High School recently announced its third quarter honor roll. Grade 8: Kloee Alley, Brandon Ames, Katherine Armstrong, Braden Ballard, Tyler Bard, Mallory Beane, Megan Belmont, Kyle Bridger, Camryn Caldwell, Anna Castonguay, Jerico Champagne, Kathleen Cobb, Izak Collins, Kevin Collins, Dakotah Cookson, Samuel Craig, Harley Dixon, Orianna Domini, Alexia Dumont, Erica Dumont, […]
Vendors sought for Canaan fundraiser
CANAAN — The Canaan Fire and Rescue Auxiliary will host an yard sale; outside weather permitting. The sale is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the fire station, 265 Main St. Table rentals are available for $10. Proceeds will benefit the volunteer firefighters for fire equipment. To reserve a table, call 474-3600 […]