One of those indicted Wednesday was Kayla Blake, 33, of Etna, who was charged with terrorizing after authorities say she called in bomb threats at a Puritan facility where her boyfriend worked as a way to spend more time with him.
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Palermo library board member steps down
The Palermo Community Library Board of Trustees has expressed its appreciation for the time and effort Sharon Nichols has dedicated to the library as a board member and chair since 2014. As a result of her considerable efforts, she leaves an indelible mark on the library, both in function and form. Functionally, she elevated the […]
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Lawrence Junior High School lists first-quarter honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 7 — High honors: Marley Peaslee, Leah Tibbetts, Stephen Peabody, Jack Pelletier, Trevor Dennis, Joshua Smith, London Wilkie, Ping Ping Jiang, Jenna Lawe, Kierra Moody, Tucker St. Jarre, Charlee Matthews and […]
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Skowhegan Box of Joy program collects more than 140 boxes of goods
SKOWHEGAN — In 2016, Elyse Wilson of Christ the King Parish in Skowhegan read a short notice about a program called Box of Joy, which helps provide boxes full of gifts to mission children in South America who have never received Christmas presents before. The decision to bring the program to Skowhegan has inspired generosity […]
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Madison officials earmark federal aid for bonuses to town employees
A portion of the town’s money from the American Rescue Plan Act will be used to give full-time municipal workers a $1,500 bonus and part-time workers a bonus ranging from $100 to $1,250.
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Abandoned rail line to be converted into 32-mile recreational trail through central Maine
Officials say the trail, known as the Madison Branch, will particularly appeal to snowmobilers and ATV riders as it extends from Oakland north into Norridgewock, Madison, Embden and other towns.
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Unity to host celebration with Festival of Trees, Yuletide Parade of Lights, more
Unity Business Exchange will celebrate its 6th annual Yuletide Celebration with a four-day series of events. The celebration will begin as holiday spirit fills the room at the Star In The West Lodge #85 Masonic Lodge with its first Yuletide Festival of Trees from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 2-4, and […]
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Winslow High School names first-quarter honor students
Winslow High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Evan Bourget, Tyler Brockway, Grace Campbell, Carrina Chen, Corey Eyster, Emma Farnham, Landen Gillis, Brady Goodwin, Faustina Harriet and Megan Huesers. Also, Alaina Lambert, Lanie Latham, Kristopher Loubier, Ryan Martin, […]
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Wesserunsett Arts Council announces a play at the Skowhegan Opera House
SKOWHEGAN — “Not On This Night” by Evelyn Jones, a play set during the darkest part of World War II, will be staged at 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Skowhegan Opera House, at 225 Water St. The cast will include Emily West of Waterville plays Jacqueline Brulet, Charlie Staples of Skowhegan […]
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Historic Fairfield building looks to become popular year-round destination
In the past, the Victor Grange was unable to host events in the winter months because of the cold, but the addition of insulation provides more opportunities for using the building.