Feyler, Pamela Jeanne Smith 75, in South China, June 13, 2023. Private services, Gallant Funeral Home, Waterville. …
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Death Notice: Bruce Hebda
Hebda, Bruce 74, of Oakland, June 4, 2023. Visiting, Wheeler Funeral Home, Oakland, June 19, 10 -11:15 a.m. …
Tornado devastates Texas Panhandle town, killing 3 and injuring dozens
The weather service said a 2nd round of storms would continue to move through Oklahoma and parts of Texas through the evening.
The University of Alabama honors local graduates
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two local students were awarded degrees during The University of Alabama’s spring 2023 commencement at Coleman Coliseum. Catherine Gibbs of Winslow received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication & Information Sciences. Madison Smith of Mount Vernon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce & Business Administration. Check out […]
Somerset program to host free community baby shower June 24
Registration is required prior to the event.
Sheepscot River Race from Newcastle to Wiscasset set for July 1
The 30th anniversary of the Sheepscot River Race is scheduled to start at noon Saturday, July 1. This six-mile canoe and kayak race will start in Newcastle at the U.S. Route 1 Rest Area Bridge and finish at the Wiscasset Waterfront in Wiscasset. The course includes four miles of moving water meandering through protected marshes […]
The Forks Plantation teen earns Eagle Scout rank
Tommy Sylvester of The Forks was presented Scouting’s highest honor during a ceremony on Sunday, June 4, at the Forks Fish and Game Association. “To reach this rank of Scouting, this young man has followed a trail in time and in experience which has been discouraging and inspiring, arduous work and great fun, slow and […]
Messalonskee High School names top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Joanna Zhang is class valedictorian, and Sophie Mihm is salutatorian.
Oakland-area school district to offer summer meals for youths
Regional School Unit 18 (Oakland, China, Belgrade, Sidney and Rome) is sponsoring the U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Meals for Kids. The school district plans to offer free meals to children from Monday, June 26, through Friday, Aug. 11, at sites throughout the district. All meals must be consumed on site at the following locations: […]
SKILLS, Inc. receives grants for driver education, pre-employment programs
Nearly $1 million in grants help foster independence, community involvement.