VASSALBORO — The annual Scouting district Pinewood Derby races were held April 6 at the Vassalboro Community School, where Cubs raced blocks of wood they carved and decorated into race cars down a long metal track. Cub Scouts race small, driverless wooden cars down a sloped track. The cars are powered only by gravity. With […]
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Oakland-area schools dodge major budget hike as COVID-era funding expires
While many central Maine school districts saw their budgets rise by nearly 10% this year, RSU 18 administrators say they avoided the funding cliff by investing in short-term projects.
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Belgrade student receives Messalonskee Principal’s Award
Anne Stocco of Belgrade, a senior at Messalonskee High School, has been named the 2024 Principal’s Award recipient. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Anne Stocco is the epitome of a Messalonskee Eagle. She is number one in her class […]
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Increasingly early ice-outs on Maine waters open up new environmental problems, experts say
As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that’s affecting everything from algae to moose.
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Court files reveal new details of ‘complex’ large-scale illegal marijuana grows at central Maine residences
After five people were arrested at a triad of houses in the towns of China and Belgrade, details are emerging such as fake marijuana license cards and expensive Armani jackets.
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Camp Bomazeen hosts Lego Pinewood Derby
BELGRADE — Seventy-five youths, mostly Cub Scouts, from Hartland to Buxton, rolled into Camp Bomazeen Nov. 4 for the annual Lego Pinewood Derby. “We love to see Camp Bomazeen so filled with Scouts,” said event chair Julie McKenney of Belgrade, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec Valley District […]
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Winslow Town Manager LaCroix leaving to take reins in Farmington
Erica LaCroix spent three years leading Winslow’s municipal operations and is scheduled to take the helm in Farmington in December.
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Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at Belgrade Lakes club raises $31K for youth mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s 2023 Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at Belgrade Lakes Golf Club raised over $31,000 Sept. 1 to support one-to-one youth mentoring in Kennebec Valley, according to a news release from Monica Charette with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine. Belgrade Golf Fore Kids’ Sake 2023 Tournament winners: • 1st Place […]
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Elmira College names local Key Award winners
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Three local Elmira College students recently were named this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award. They are Nicholas Brown of Farmingdale, Payton Alexander of Belgrade and Luke Parks of Sidney. “This award is given to students with the potential to excel academically, serve as leaders, and go on to enjoy success […]
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Local Cub Scout packs set signup events for September
Scouting year and area Cub Scout Packs have already begun recruiting or have set target sign-up events in their respective communities. In Vassalboro Vassalboro Pack and Troop 410 leader Christopher Santiago, a leader in both said the groups are recruiting new Cub Scouts for Pack 410, now a Family Pack, and accepting boys and girls […]