Jeffrey Smart, 48, was charged and released Tuesday after investigators say he was under the influence when he struck other cars.
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Jay man under the influence when his car struck 3 vehicles in Manchester, police say
Jeffrey Smart, 48, was arrested Tuesday after police said his Ford Focus was being driven erratically when it struck the other vehicles on U.S. Route 202 in Manchester.
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Kennebec Historical Society to host talk on historic Maine taverns, tea rooms
The Kennebec Historical Society plans its November presentation, “Historic Taverns and Tea Rooms of Maine,” for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave., Manchester. Local authors and society presenters Kathy and Bill Kenny will unveil the stories, characters and history of these establishments over the past four centuries. Holding an […]
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Manchester club recognizes yearly spirit award winners
The Manchester Lions Club recently hosted the 2020/21 Spirit of America Foundation awards event. Honorees included: • Kaleb Pushard for his involvement in Manchester’s annual tree lighting and light displays; • Carol Dudley for her work with the North Manchester Meeting House Association and the Manchester Historical Society; • Shelia Knowles, an active member of […]
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Augusta Country Club holds cancer patient fundraiser
The Augusta Country Club in Manchester held its annual ACC Cares Tournament on Aug. 12. Longtime ACC member and founding sponsor of the event, Charlie Shuman, hit the ceremonial first drive to send off the field of 124 players. Because of the many sponsors, the organizers presented a check for $25,300 to representatives from the […]
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Shifting lines: Redistricting in Kennebec County splits its towns again
While all other counties are left intact when determining the boundaries of congressional districts, Kennebec County has been the only county in recent decades to be split when redrawing districts.
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New Manchester trail connects to Hallowell’s recreation area
The new trail, dubbed the ‘Kerns Hill Connector,’ is roughly 1.5 miles and connects to the approximately 4.5-mile trail system at Hallowell’s ‘The RES.’
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Scout Troop 622 plans Sept. 12 open house
Youth from the Manchester, Readfield, Mt. Vernon, Monmouth, Winthrop, Fayette, and Hallowell areas are welcome.
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Readfield-area school board reverses previous motion and mandates masking
More than 300 people attended, virtually and in-person Monday’s emergency meeting and 30 people spoke out in addition to hundreds of emails in response to the school district’s mask policy.
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Masking will be ‘strongly encouraged’ for the unvaccinated in Readfield-area schools
Masking will be a decision left for parents to make for their students, but Regional School Unit 38 will participate in pool testing to avoid long periods of quarantine for close contacts.