More than 6,000 customers lost power Thursday after wind gusts brought a tree down onto a transmission line, forcing Winthrop to close schools for the day.
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Monmouth brothers, Winthrop Scouts, earn Eagle Scout rank
Friends, family, Scouts and local veterans honored Christopher Kirby and Macgyver Blundon at their Eagle Scout ceremony, held Feb. 10 at the Winthrop American Legion Hall. They are not only both Eagles and both members of Winthrop Troop 604, but also brothers who live in Monmouth and attend Monmouth Academy. “Today we have the honor […]
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Monmouth man sings to others, calls it ‘instrumental’ after near-death accident
John Cyr uses his music to help himself heal while spreading joy and his faith.
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Monmouth Academy recognizes honor students
Monmouth Academy has announced the following students were named to its first semester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors — Summa cum laude: Abigail Atwood, Samantha Barker, Megan Burnham, Reese Beaudoin, Haley DeHahn, Ezekiel Delorme, June Foyt, Ian Fournier, Mason Ham, Isabelle Hamann, Lucas Harmon, Madison Herr and Richard Johnson. Also, Mallory Langlois, Olyvia […]
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Monmouth mulls limiting access to town beach for nonresidents, nontaxpayers
The proposed town beach ordinance, the details of which are not yet finalized, will bar nonresidents and nontaxpayers from going to the beach unless they purchase a daily or weekly beach pass from the town office.
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Monmouth Community Players names cast of ‘Pale Pink Dragon’
The Monmouth Community Players have announced the cast of its MCPKids! musical, “The Pale Pink Dragon.” The musical fairy tale was written by Phyllis McCallum, with music by Jean Tandowsky and lyrics by Prue Holden. The production is led by Josie French as director and music director. Rounding out the team are Kayla Newmeyer as […]
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Photos: Snow keeps piling up in Monmouth, Leeds and Wales
The snow “comes and it goes” says Butch Turcotte of Monmouth. All photos by Sun Journal photographer Daryn Slover.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Litchfield man indicted on charges he kidnapped, assaulted woman in Chelsea
Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.
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Winthrop seeks climate resilience funding, eyes collaboration with Monmouth
At a public hearing Monday, Winthrop residents voiced strong support for combining resources with Monmouth to modify the Annabessacook Lake dam so it can better regulate water levels.
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Two men charged in Lewiston postal robberies, post office break-ins in Paris, North Monmouth
In two post office break-ins, postal assets and mail were taken. In the Lewiston robberies, the suspect allegedly took postal property from two letter carriers by knifepoint. The carriers were not injured.