The Town Council authorized the action Monday after one member of the board said recently that he’s seen councilors gather at the business run by the council chairman to discuss municipal affairs.
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Starks man arrested on allegations of abusing minor, authorities say
Keith Merchant, 43, was arrested Thursday on charges that include gross sexual assault, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
New Portland church recognizes scholarship recipients
NEW PORTLAND — The Western Mountains Baptist Church has announced the recipients of the 2023 WMBC Community Scholarship. Each year a graduating senior from Mt. Abram or Carrabec high school is awarded $1,000 to help pay for expenses during their first semester at a higher education institute. This year the WMBC scholarship board made the […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Maine Children’s Home to host new director at Waterville party Aug. 17
WATERVILLE — Maine Children’s Home plans to welcome its new executive director, Candace Marriner, from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17. at 93 Silver St. for its Community and Family Block Party. The party will provide an opportunity to meet Marriner. Marriner was appointed by the MCH Board of Directors for her 25 years of […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Oakland Lions offers lobster bake tickets
The event is planned for Aug. 19 at the town’s Waterfront Park.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Alliance to host Family and Youth Trail Day in Madrid Aug. 19
MADRID — High Peaks Alliance plans to offer a Family Trail Day, with trail building, outdoor education and an opportunity to meet like-minded families, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. The event will be held at the Perham Stream Birding Trail, 554 East Madrid Road. It is for children 2 years old and older with […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Harness racing beating odds, draws big crowds at Skowhegan State Fair
The races are a major feature of the Skowhegan State Fair, the country’s longest-operating agricultural fair. It runs through Aug. 19 offering rides, food, livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls, live music, shows and exhibits.
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Athens community comes together to fundraise for local man battling cancer
Cornhole, kick ball, food, music, a live auction and a dunk tank were on offer in Athens Saturday as the community raised money to support Ben MacMichael, 52, and his family as MacMichael battles stage four cancer.
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Society to celebrate Stevens family, first settlers of Stratton on Aug. 20
STRATTON — Each year members of the Dead River Area Historical Society celebrate the founders of Stratton. On Sunday, Aug. 20, members will honor the founders of Stratton, “The Stevens Family,” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the society building at 171 Main St. The event is hosted by direct descendant Caleb Stevens and […]
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Winslow Blueberry Festival returns this weekend for its 52nd year
Organizers say they expect to sell hundreds of blueberry pies and pancakes at the event on Saturday at the Winslow Congregational Church property on Lithgow Street.