Alexa Allen of Monmouth, a senior at Monmouth Academy, is receiving the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Ted Finn. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Monmouth Academy, Alexa has distinguished herself […]
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Jefferson voters approve town budget, including $105,000 jump in ambulance costs
Residents approved every spending proposal in the $969,000 town budget at Tuesday’s annual Town Meeting.
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Readfield-area high school to go remote due to staff shortages from uptick in COVID-19 cases
School officials can’t figure out what caused the spike, and so far only Maranacook Community High School has been impacted.
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Sidney arts academy to hold 10-minute play festival
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy Theater students plan to present their sixth annual Ten Minute Play Festival at 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 6 and 7, at Alumni Hall on the MeAA campus at 11 Goldenrod Lane. The evenings will include four original plays written, directed and performed by MeAA Theater students, according to […]
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Hallowell church’s silent auction to benefit Ukraine citizens
The Cox Memorial United Methodist Church in Hallowell plans to hold a silent auction for the benefit of UMCOR at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 4, at 29 Middle St. All proceeds will go to provide essentials to the citizens of Ukraine. The sale will close 15 minutes after the closing of the 10 a.m. church […]
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Union library program to cover Freedom wild bird rehab center
Vose Library’s next Vose or Virtual Wednesday program is scheduled to feature Laura Suomi-Lecker at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, via Zoom. Suomi-Lecker is the education and outreach coordinator and longtime volunteer with Avian Haven Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center in Freedom. She is also the technical director at Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District, […]
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Litchfield looks to cap budget increase to 10%
The proposed $3.1 million budget will be decided by voters at the annual Town Meeting on June 18.
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Augusta man’s commencement from special court program highlights reduced sentences, opportunity to rebuild lives
A robbery charge against Jesse D. Nichols was dismissed this week after he completed the Co-Occurring Disorders Court program, which seeks to treat criminal defendants with substance abuse problems and help them get back on their feet.
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Gardiner residents meet top candidate for city manager position
Andrew Carlton, who is currently superintendent in Regional School Unit 4 based in Wales, told residents at a forum that he sees overlap between school and municipal administration in managing budgets and people.
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Rain damage will leave Alexander Reed Road in Richmond closed until September
The Maine Department of Transportation announced the update Tuesday after the culvert collapsed Friday morning from rainfall, with repairs expected to cost $1.2 million.