JEFFERSON — The annual fundraising event for St. Giles Episcopal Church is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at 72 Gardiner Road. Activities are planned outside under the pines for all ages. There will be many items raffled, plus a country cupboard, homemade pies, and tables of treasures including antiques donated […]
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South End Festival & National Night Out set for Waterville Aug. 1
WATERVILLE — The 18th annual South End Festival & National Night Out is scheduled for 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Green Street Park, 15 Sherwin St. The event is organized by the South End Neighborhood Association, with support from the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program. The festival will include a free barbecue, live music, […]
Bowdoinham student awarded merit-based scholarship to attend college in Germany
Ana Burroughs, a student from Bowdoinham, has been selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious Davis Scholarship to continue her high school education at UWC Robert Bosch College, an international UWC campus in Freiburg, Germany. Her outstanding achievements and dedication have earned her this merit-based scholarship. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Burroughs. […]
WinterKids’ mountain bike, trail running fundraiser set for Greenwood Sept. 9
Registration for WinterKids Mountain Mayhem is open through Aug. 25.
U.S. to send up to $400 million in munitions to Ukraine, officials say
The weapons are being provided through presidential drawdown authority, which allows the Pentagon to quickly take items from its own stocks and deliver them to Ukraine, often within days.
Jay continues repairs to damaged roads, collect information for federal disaster declaration
The town and other entities locked in a price of $3.23 per gallon of diesel fuel for 2023-24.
UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer
Wheat prices have risen more than 14% since Monday, when Russia pulled out of the grain deal, and corn prices are up more than 10%.
25 killed in wildfires sweeping across Algeria, including soldiers fighting flames
Operations to tamp down the fires included some 7,500 firefighters and 350 trucks on the ground as well as air support.
Obamas’ personal chef drowns near family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard
The search for the missing paddleboarder started Sunday after reports from a fellow paddleboarder that he had struggled on the surface, went under and didn’t resurface.
MLB roundup: Orioles stay hot with 3-2 win over Phillies
Colton Cowser makes a key defensive play and drives in the winning run as Baltimore wins for the 13 times in 16 games.