A shortage of qualified code enforcement officers across the state has prompted the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments to find both short- and long-term solutions to keep projects moving.
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NY university recognizes local dean’s list students
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University has named four local students to its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. They include Meghan Charles of Farmington, a member of the class of 2022 majoring in psychology and environmental studies, who attended Mount Blue High School in Farmington. Eryn Kaloustian of Hallowell, a member of the class of […]
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Local students make dean’s list at Rhode Island university
KINGSTON, R.I. — Six local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. They include Eljas Bergdahl of Manchester, Oliver Blanchard of Pittston, Gabrielle Blanco of Winthrop, Taylor Easler of Belgrade, Jack Murray of Farmington, and Evan Stone of Wilton. To be included on the dean’s list, full-time students must have […]
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Mount View Middle School principal arrested on charges of unlawful sexual touching
David A. Holinger, 41, was arrested Tuesday on charges related to incident that occurred in Belgrade, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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Local Wreaths Across America fundraiser kicks off Veterans Day
Remembrance wreaths will be distributed at the local veterans’ cemeteries in Augusta, Chelsea on National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, Dec. 17.
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Battle for Bomazeen: Officials worry Belgrade youth camp could be sold before lawsuit is resolved
Even as a purchase-and-sale agreement is in place to sell the 330-acre camp, a lawsuit challenges the selling rights of The Pine Tree Council of Boy Scouts of America.
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Stonehill College recognizes local dean’s list students
EASTON, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at Stonehill College. They include Makenzie Charest of Sidney, Amanda Goucher of Wayne and Gabriela Languet of Belgrade. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully […]
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International exchange students learn about Thanksgiving
A group of Ayusa and CIEE international high school exchange students learned about Thanksgiving by celebrating “Friendsgiving” together Nov. 13 at the host family home of James and Robyn House in Farmington. All families brought food to eat together, as some prepared it with the students at the host location. The students included Dana Dainova […]
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Belgrade extends moratorium again on solar, wind farms and other developments
Moratorium is meant to give the Planning Board time to update the town’s outdated subdivision ordinance and draft amendments to guide future commercial projects.
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Carol Johnson wins Belgrade election for vacant seat on Board of Selectpersons
Carol Johnson earned 650 votes and opponent Nicholas Alexander received 521, according to unofficial results Tuesday.