Winslow and Richmond are among the towns that are awaiting delayed shipments from Chicago-based Morton Salt.
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China student achieves dean’s list at TN university
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lydia Gilman of China qualified for the 2021 fall dean’s list at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
NH university recognizes local dean’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2021 fall dean’s list. They include Heather Grant of West Gardiner, Christopher Neumann of Jefferson, Alice Cantrell of Clinton, Lisa Johnson of China, Haley Dionne of Winthrop, Kennedy Glidden of Benton, Jackson Aldrich of Unity and Sasha Hanscom of Skowhegan. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned […]
Caribou man pleads guilty to driving into trooper, whose leg was amputated as a result, in high-speed chase
Trooper Mickael Nunez has since returned to full duty with Maine State Police following the incident involving Robert Belmain, who will spend 15 years in prison.
Water district trustees modify plan for harvesting trees along China Lake
The Kennebec Water District on Thursday took into account concerns of abutters and others with the district’s proposal to cut trees on land the district owns near the southern portion of the lake.
Erskine Academy recognizes trimester 1 honor students
CHINA — Erskine Academy has announced the following students were named to its trimester 1 honors list for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Isaac Baker, Julia Barber, Alana Beggs, Jacob Bentley, Nickolas Berto, Gabriell Berto-Blagdon, Jack Blais, Autumn Boody, Olivia Bourque, Lilian Bray, Abrial Chamberlain, Emily Clark, Jesse Cowing, Jasmine Crommett, […]
China farm seeks used Christmas trees for goat herd’s snacks
As the holiday season draws to a close, farmers like Ed and Dianna Fredrikson in China can help people find a sustainable second use for their Christmas tree — by feeding it to their goat herd. Goats are natural browsers and eat brush as well as grasses, according to a Fredrikson Farm news release. Evergreen […]
Head of China Scout troop steps down
Scott Adams of China has stepped down as Scoutmaster of Scout Troop 479 in China, a position he held since Aug. 29, 1989. When Adams became Scoutmaster, there were only four Scouts including his son Matthew. Thirty-two years later, Troop 479 remains one of the healthiest Scout Troops in Kennebec Valley District, and 44 Scouts […]
China to stick with sheriff’s office for law enforcement coverage, looks to sell cruiser
The town’s police force was inactivated earlier this year and selectmen said Monday that they have been pleased with coverage provided by Kennebec County deputies.
China Lake groups present 10-year plan to improve water quality
The management plan is expected to cost about $3 million over 10 years, with most of the money to come from grants, and aims to reduce the amount of phosphorus in the lake.