Cub Scouts in Skowhegan Pack 485 recently built birdhouses during their meeting. Cubs and parents had a chance to work together on a project while teaching the Scout about safe use of woodworking tools and the importance of being kind to animals, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec […]
January 2023
UMaine Fort Kent seeks nominations for athletic hall of fame
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Hall of Fame Committee seeks nominations of individual student-athletes, teams, coaches, and administrators for induction into the university’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, Feb. 28. The induction ceremony will be held during UMFK’s Homecoming weekend in September. The UMFK Athletic Hall of […]
Belfast arts festival organizers seek applications
The deadline for applications is Feb. 28.
Palestinian gunman kills 7 near Jerusalem synagogue
The attack comes a day after an Israeli military raid left nine people dead in the West Bank.
Wall Street adds to big January after strong week
American Express jumps 10.5%, while Tesla rises 11%.
Three awards cap off annual business celebration at the Kenney Awards
More than 800 people turned out for the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kenney Awards at the Augusta Civic Center.
Ban on pesticides with PFAS feeds concern about unintended impacts
Some Maine farmers, including some of its 300 certified organic farmers, worry they soon won’t be able to defend their crops from pests, said Julie Ann Smith of the Maine Farm Bureau.
Local roundup: Gardiner girls basketball team pulls away from Nokomis
Lawrence boys come up short to Brewer.
Girls basketball: Resilient Madison holds on to beat Mt. Abram
Mackenzie Robbins leads Bulldogs with 14 points.
Boys basketball: Mt. Blue hangs on to beat Cony in KVAC A showdown
Cougars withstand surges from Rams to earn 68-62 road victory.