KINGSTON, R.I. — Two local students graduated during ceremonies May 20-22 at the University of Rhode Island. The graduates are Morgan Morrow of Readfield and Taylor J. Easler of Belgrade. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Belgrade-based Hammond Lumber Co. named a 2022 ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’
Hammond Lumber Co. was recently recognized as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Maine, benefiting the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses. “We would like to congratulate and thank the Hammond team […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture
Kennebec region featured in latest book from South Gardiner historian
“Around the Kennebec Valley: The Herman Bryant Collection,” from Arcadia Publishing brings Gay Grant back to the collection of the photographer who captured images in the Kennebec Valley in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
South China club donates life jackets, PFDs to Camp Bomazeen
The China Four Seasons Club this summer donated two large boxes of life jackets and PFDs to the Camp Bomazeen Old Timers. The Old Timers put the donation directly to work this August at the Scouts BSA program at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade. This is the older Scout program, according to a news release from […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Proceeds of Belgrade camp sale must go toward central Maine Scouting and not paying down debt, court rules
The recent court ruling, which the Pine Tree Council says it will appeal to the state Supreme Judicial Court, comes following two years of dispute over the fate of the landmark camping area that’s hosted Boy Scouts for more than 75 years.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Temple man charged in connection to theft of $21,000 in building supplies in Franklin, Kennebec counties
Joshua R.M. Hine, 29, is accused of stealing the supplies from Hammond Lumber in Belgrade and Jordan Lumber in Kingfield. All materials were returned to businesses.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Belgrade moves forward with new solar ordinance, aims to have town vote in November
The proposed ordinance would establish, among other things, height restrictions, where large solar projects can be installed and how they must be obscured.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Death of Millie the moose causes stir in Belgrade
Millie was something of a celebrity after first being spotted in June in Great Pond and elsewhere, but interest in her escalated last weekend on reports of a motorboat striking Millie.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Waterville contractor who scammed elderly customers pleads guilty to felony theft charge
Tony J. Glidden, owner of Mainely Roofing and Siding, took deposits for work he never did for more than 20 customers, stealing a total of $115,000 in what the court judge described as a “scheme to prey on some of the most vulnerable people in our society.”
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Belgrade student makes Dickinson College dean’s list
CARLISLE, Pa. — Ella Smith of Belgrade, a rising sophomore at Dickinson College, has been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list. A graduate of Messalonskee High School in Oakland, she is the daughter of Joel Smith and Stacy Whitcomb-Smith. Check out upcoming area events!