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.
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Chelsea plans free Monday concerts
Several free Monday concerts are planned to take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Chelsea Town Office, 560 Togus Road in Chelsea. Denny Breau will perform on May 9, Back Woods Road will be featured June 13, Laura Hudson is scheduled for July 11, Working Class is set for Aug. 8, Chris Poulson and the […]
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Chelsea named Maine’s 83rd age-friendly community
Chelsea has been designated by the American Association of Retired Persons as Maine’s 83rd age-friendly community. The work that happens within the network — which is a program within the larger AARP Livable Communities initiative — is hands-on and locally determined and directed, according to a news release from the town office. Chelsea’s Age-Friendly Committee […]
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Chelsea-area school district budget proposal, driven by inflation, is ‘one of the biggest increases we have had,’ superintendent says
Like other school districts in the area, Regional School Unit 12’s school budget fell victim to inflation.
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Chelsea prepares to vote at special meeting on sale of cellular tower
A special town meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Chelsea Elementary School.
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Local students make dean’s honor list at Ohio university
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Two local students were named to the 2021 fall dean’s honor list at Cedarville University. They are Emily Allen of Hallowell, a finance major, and Catherine Riley of Chelsea, a mathematics major. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of […]
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Local students make Cedarville University dean’s list
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Two local students were named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Cedarville University. They are Linnea Estes of Sidney, a nursing major, and Rebecca Riley of Chelsea, a psychology major. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 […]
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Some Maine schools to ditch masks, others wait for state guidance
Chelsea, China and Oakland area schools planned to lift the mandatory masking mandate when school resumed after February break.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
‘I wake up crying every day’: Central Mainers with ties to Ukraine watch in horror as war rages
Augusta-area residents with direct family ties to Ukraine say they feel anguish as Russian invades their native country.
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Local students earn awards at New Jersey university
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Three local residents have earned an award of excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. Marsha Polley of Chelsea and Dawne Southworth of Montville earned the award at the university’s College of Business. Kit Potelle of Winslow earned […]