Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
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Belgrade student makes dean’s list at Fairfield University
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Paige R. Meader of Belgrade has received dean’s list honors for the 2022 fall semester at Fairfield University. In order to be placed on the list, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have attained a semester grade […]
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Belgrade man sentenced to 8 years in prison for Manchester bank robbery
Clinton Richard Damboise, 47, robbed the Camden National Bank branch in Manchester in 2016.
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Farmington Scout leader honored at Klondike Derby
Gearry “Smiley” Judkins, Scoutmaster of Farmington Troop, received the District Award of Merit for his devotion to the youth of Maine. The award was presented during the Klondike Derby held Jan. 21 at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade. “Gearry, better known as Smiley, has been a great asset to the Scouting program in Kennebec Valley,” said […]
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Belgrade camp hosts Klondike Derby
The Klondike Derby drew Scouts from surrounding area towns and as far away as Boothbay Harbor and Gorham to the fields and trails of Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade Jan. 21. There were more than 100 Scouts and Cubs in attendance. “I loved seeing all the Scouts active and enjoying themselves,” said Klondike Director Julie McKenney […]
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Local students make Southern New Hampshire University president’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to the 2022 fall president’s list. They include Adrian Bates of Livermore Falls; Cassi Parker of Wayne; Kate Murphy and Kristina Waterhouse, both of Augusta; Cassaundra Bowie and Ariel Hall, both of Litchfield; Lacey York of China; Josiah Kearns of Winthrop; Lilly Reardon of Benton; and Talon Mosher and Ryan Wahl, both of […]
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Belgrade student makes Stonehill College dean’s list
EASTON, Mass. — Joseph Ardito of Belgrade has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Stonehill College. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and have completed all courses for which they were registered. Check out other upcoming area […]
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Area Scout leaders take youth protection training in China
Eight Scout leaders completed youth protection training Jan. 4 at a course held at the China Baptist Church. The course is required annually for all leaders who work directly with Scouts, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. Those completing it included Matthew Bodine, […]
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Belgrade student presents at Lasell University symposium
NEWTON, Mass. — Camdyn LaMarre of Belgrade, a Lasell University student, presented at the institution’s annual Career Readiness Symposium. LaMarre participated in a mock trial exercise in which students took on various roles in a criminal trial. The mock trial is a simulation of a judicial proceeding that provides students with knowledge of the judicial […]
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Central Maine shakes off the first big storm of the season
Central Maine Power crews were expected to continue work restoring power to customers across central and southern Maine Saturday and Sunday as a slow-moving nor’easter lumbers out of northern New England, dumping nearly 2 feet of snow in some interior regions.