Nobleboro trucking company Eastern Traders Inc. proved that good neighbors can make all the difference last week by using one of their refrigerated trucks to deliver supplies to the Jefferson Food Pantry, according to a news release from Jenny Mayher. The food pantry needed to move nearly a ton of food from the Good Shepherd […]
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Jefferson Historical Society has calendars for sale
More than 36 vintage photos are featured in the 2021 edition of the Jefferson Historical Society’s calendar. Photos show Jefferson children, teens and adults having fun at picnics, parades, gatherings and at home, beginning in 1914 and continuing through several decades. Families represented in the photos are the Boardman, Bond, Clark, Fish, Flagg, Gray, Hallowell, […]
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Joseph A. Fiore Art Center introduces artists-in-residence
Artists-in-residence include Katie Addada Shlon, James Southard, Sophie Kelmenson and Margot Kelley.
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Food pantry open two Wednesdays a month in Jefferson
Folks from Jefferson and Somerville in need of food welcome.
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Manchester asks law enforcement to not enter the fire station over coronavirus concerns
Area fire departments often allow troopers and sheriff’s deputies to access their facilities for various reasons, including using bathrooms, decontaminating their cars and internet use.
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Many central Maine school buildings to remain closed for rest of school year
Some superintendents announced plans Thursday to continue remote or distance learning through June, following Tuesday’s recommendation by Maine’s education commissioner. Others are taking a wait-and-see position.
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Coronavirus fears extinguish open burns in parts of central Maine
As more people seek permits to burn off brush in an annual rite of spring, state and local fire officials are urging people to wait — if they can — over coronavirus concerns.
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Maine issues first round of conditional marijuana licenses
Among them are four manufacturing facilities, 11 growing operations and 16 retail outlets in 10 communities, with five of the stores in Portland.
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Wentworth Institute of Technology dean’s list
BOSTON — Six local students have been named to the 2019 fall semester dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology. They are: Neil Stottler, of Farmingdale; Sarah Elizabeth Williamson, of Jefferson; Zachary J. Steele, of Winthrop; Emma Whitney, of Augusta; Myah Emily Hatfield, of Montville; and Phoebe Ann Lyman, of Norridgewock.
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Jefferson Historical Society accepting orders for 2020 Vintage Photo Calendar
Jefferson Historical Society has announced that its 2020 Vintage Photo Calendar is available to order for $10 each. In this early 1800 photo, teacher Charles Besse plays ball with students at the original Jefferson Village School. Notice that the bats are boards and there are no gloves to be seen. The girls, most with hats […]