Scott Ferguson, a finance director for the Maine state government, will begin his new following the retirement later this month of Robert Devlin, Kennebec County’s first county administrator for almost two decades.
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Scouting leaders in Kennebec Valley each receive merit award
BELGRADE — Russell Cahn of Augusta received the highest award a local scouting district can bestow upon a scouting volunteer on Sept, 25, when he was presented the District Award of Merit during the annual District Scouters’ Recognition Dinner held at Camp Bomazeen. Cahn serves as Scoutmaster of Troop 631 at St. Augustine Church, but […]
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Groups work on solutions to invasive plants, algae blooms in Belgrade Lakes Region
Another invasive plant is spreading toward North Pond, which is already contending with harmful algae blooms.
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Women stand against Texas abortion law in Belgrade, Waterville
Participants at central Maine events, and hundreds of other events across the country, demonstrate for women’s reproductive rights.
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New scouts receive uniforms, donate food
WATERVILLE — New cubs and scouts received uniforms, books and other scouting items at the annual Scouting Uniform Bank held Sept. 22 at the Goodwill Industries store. Those scouts paid it forward by donating food to the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church Food Bank. They collected seven bags of canned goods and other non-perishables to […]
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Woman hired to clean Belgrade house decides to move in instead, homeowner says
Edmund King said the woman he hired claimed she was a cleaner, “then she comes and cleans you out.” He’s upset that the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office hasn’t filed charges in the matter.
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Scouting plans signup programs for September
The following communities plan to hold Scouting signup programs in September. Cub Scouting is a family-centered program built on fun while teaching lifelong values. Youth may join at any level. AUGUSTA (West Side) — A “Touch a Truck with Cub Scout Pack 684” event is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at […]
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Educare Central Maine launches Lab School & Learning Hub
Educare Central Maine exceeded its initial goal of $250,000 to launch its Lab School and Learning Hub at a fundraiser on Aug. 17 in Belgrade, according to a news release. The event drew more than 120 supporters of early care and education, including Gov. Janet Mills, who spoke about the importance of expanding quality care […]
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Oakland-based RSU 18 adopts mask requirements in schools after some parents shout concerns
School district adopts policy Wednesday night as superintendent says practices could be reevaluated at every board meeting, as COVID-19 pandemic conditions change.
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Bluegrass band to perform in Belgrade
The Sandy River Ramblers bluegrass band is set to perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, on the Village Green in Belgrade. The Ramblers, who have been playing since 1983, have two albums consisting entirely of songs about Maine, most of them written by guitarist Stan Keach, a bluegrass songwriter and member of […]