`You’re always welcome there,’ said a resident of the development, which provides permanent housing for homeless veterans. `Veterans stick together.’
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Whitefield Lions Club names Peace Poster Contest winners
The Whitefield Lions Club has announced this year’s winners of its annual Peace Poster Contest. They are Madyson Glidden of Whitefield, Avery Childs of Palermo, Aurora Peabody of Jefferson Village, Skyler McColet of Chelsea and Zoie Elliot of Windsor. For more than three decades, Lions clubs around the globe have sponsored a special art contest […]
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Over more than two decades, Chelsea physical education teacher’s passion for running has created community tradition
Linda Peterson, a physical education teacher at Chelsea Elementary School, started a school fun run to help students develop a healthy mindset around the activity she has loved since childhood. On Saturday, the community will celebrate the 25th year of the event, which starts at 2 p.m. at the school.
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Manchester club, members receive Spirit of America awards
The Manchester Lions Club recently hosted the 2021-22 Manchester Spirit of America Foundation Awards event. The club received the ongoing project award for its many drive-through suppers, and its support of many veteran, community, and senior needs through fundraising and volunteering, according to a news release from Diana Worthing of Manchester. Margaret Harrington received the […]
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New Chelsea town manager hopes to bring more growth to small Kennebec County town
Christine Landes, who started the Chelsea job about two weeks ago, recently served as the city manager of Gardiner and town manager of New Gloucester.
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After car hits Chelsea Town Office, officials pursue repairs, not replacement
For the next several weeks, town board meetings are to be held at alternate locations as town officials seek estimates on fixing hole created when car hit building last Wednesday.
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Chelsea student graduates from Cedarville University
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Catherine Riley of Chelsea graduated this spring from Cedarville University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics.
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Cedarville University names local dean’s honor list students
CEDARVILLE, Ohio. — Three local students were named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s honor list at Cedarville University. They are Emily Allen Hallowell, and Catherine Riley and Rebecca Riley, both of Chelsea. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit […]
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Chelsea student makes dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Rebekah McKay of Chelsea was named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.
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Home, outbuildings destroyed in hot, fast-moving fire in Pittston
The cause of the fire that destroyed a home and outbuildings at 11 East Pittston Road on Monday was an unpermitted outdoor burn that got out of control, officials said.