SIDNEY- Mr. Ernest “Ernie” Ouellette Jr., 87, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at Maine General Medical Center after a …
January 2023
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Death Notice: Mr. Ernest “Ernie” Ouellette Jr.
Ouellette Jr., Ernest “Ernie” 87, in Portland, Dec. 24, 2022. Visiting, Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, Jan. 17, 2022, 9-10 a.m. …
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Damariscotta library to host talk by labor commissioner Jan. 19
DAMARISCOTTA — Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions program is set to welcome Laura Fortman, commissioner of Maine Department of Labor at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Fortman will present an illustrated talk about looking toward the future of Maine’s labor force in Porter Hall, use the library’s Elm Street entrance. She will speak about current […]
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Hallowell society to host talk on Virginia vessel, Popham colonists Jan. 19
Members of the Maine’s First Ship group have spent more than 20 years researching the first ocean-going vessel built by Europeans in North America. Last summer plans became reality when, after years in construction, a replica of the Virginia of Sagadahoc was launched in Bath, according to a news release from Bob McIntire, Row House […]
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Area Scout leaders take youth protection training in China
Eight Scout leaders completed youth protection training Jan. 4 at a course held at the China Baptist Church. The course is required annually for all leaders who work directly with Scouts, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. Those completing it included Matthew Bodine, […]
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Somerset SnowFest organizers seek sponsors for February event
Somerset SnowFest is set to offer various events and activities Saturday to Sunday, Feb. 18-26 in Skowhegan, Canaan and Madison. Coordinated by Main Street Skowhegan and Lake George Regional Park, the festival features a range of activities like an ice-fishing derby, kite-flying derby, downhill kayak race, winter triathlon, and the Northeast’s only equestrian skijoring competition, […]
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Wilton Masons to hold takeout supper Jan. 21
Reservations are requested by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.
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Belgrade student presents at Lasell University symposium
NEWTON, Mass. — Camdyn LaMarre of Belgrade, a Lasell University student, presented at the institution’s annual Career Readiness Symposium. LaMarre participated in a mock trial exercise in which students took on various roles in a criminal trial. The mock trial is a simulation of a judicial proceeding that provides students with knowledge of the judicial […]
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Thomas College recognizes fall honor students
WATERVILLE — Thomas College has named the following students to its undergraduate 2022 fall honors list. President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Nicholas Isaac Alexander, Nicolas Arenas, Zoe Mae Austin, Audra Lynn Bean, Brianne Michelle Benecke, Laticia M. Billings, Chloe Rose Bolduc, Abigail Mae Bolvin and Emma Lisa Boucher. Also, Madison Shaw Bradbury, Abigail Eloise Bradeen, Daniel […]
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Storm-weary Californians clean up, brace for another torrent
Storm-ravaged California is scrambling to clean up and repair widespread damage.