In observance of the National VFW National Day of Service, Madison Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7865 plans to host a community pasta dinner from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28. The event takes place at the Harvell Bishop Arnold Trail VFW Post 7865, 58 Preble Ave., according to a news release from the […]
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Memorial Day services planned in Madison area
MADISON — The Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post No. 39 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 39 plan to honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day, May 30, at a ceremony with guest speaker Brad Farrin, state senator. All are welcome to attend. Services are planned for 9 a.m. at the Starks Town Office, 57 Anson Road […]
Pig roast set for Madison
MADISON —A pig roast is set to begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Madison American Legion Hall, 20 South Maple St. People can eat in or take out; a 50/50 raffle will be available. The fundraiser is sponsored by Madison Sons of The American Legion; proceeds will benefit the various charities of […]
Madison woman’s journey brings her to Romania and in the service of Ukrainian refugees
Savanna Kandiko is nearing the end of a missionary trip that currently has her providing aid and support to Ukrainians who fled their homes amid Russia’s attack on their country.
Cornville couple injured in Madison hit-and-run remain hospitalized
Daniel and Sharon Kinney, both 67, were seriously injured Friday when the motorcycle they were riding was struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee that fled the scene before its intoxicated driver was apprehended, sheriff’s department officials have said.
Somerset County grand jury indicts 25 on drug, sexual abuse, arson charges
Among those indicted this week was a 55-year-old man accused of setting fires to two homes in Palmyra in January.
Lakewood Theater to stage ‘Drinking Habits’ in Madison
“Drinking Habits” will be open the season at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison, on May 26. Show times are set for 8 p.m. May 26-28; 4 p.m. May 29; 2 and 7 p.m. June 1; and 8 p.m. June 2-4. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine […]
Madison auxiliary fills backpacks for children who enter DHHS system
In observance of April as Children and Youth Month, members of the Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39, Madison, donated backpacks and many essential items such as clothes, pajamas, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, jackets, socks, hygiene products for older children and toys. These items benefit the children who will enter the Department of Health and Human […]
Madison senior receives Principal’s Award
Brooke McKenney of Madison, a senior at Madison Area Memorial High School, has received the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Christopher LeBlanc. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Brooke is an exceptional student who carries […]
Cornville couple seriously injured in hit-and-run crash in Madison
Police say a Bowdoin man who struck a motorcycle and injured its riders before speeding away from the scene was later captured and held by Madison residents until police could arrive.