After taking a one-year hiatus because of COVID, February Frolix is due to return Mount Vernon. Many previous activities are on hold because of the pandemic, but new ones have been added, according to a news release from the Mt. Vernon Age Friendly Committee. The committee looks to deliver puzzle bags to local seniors, weather […]
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Local students make Massachusetts college honors lists
DUDLEY, Mass. — Three local students have been named to 2021 fall semester honors lists at Nichols College. They include Tyler Dunn of Mount Vernon and Keegan Choate of Winthrop, who both earned president’s list honors; and Ryan Friend of Pittsfield, who earned dean’s list honors. In order to be included on the dean’s list, a […]
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Massachusetts college names local president’s list honor students
DUDLEY, Mass. — Tyler Dunn of Mount Vernon and Keegan Choate of Winthrop have been named to the president’s list honors for the 2021 fall semester at Nichols College. The president’s list gives recognition to those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. Students whose semester grade point average is 3.85 or higher for […]
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UPS driver reports smoke after catching whiff of fire at Mt. Vernon home while making delivery
Nathan Allen called 911 on Monday when he smelled smoke at a residence where no one was home, and the local fire chief says he is grateful for the help.
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Nichols College appoints Mount Vernon student to council
DUDLEY, Mass. — Tyler Dunn of Mount Vernon is one of 31 students appointed to the inaugural Nichols Senior Advisory Council by college President Glenn M. Sulmasy. The council comprises students who have played significant leadership roles in the Nichols community. Their role is to advise the president and senior administration on issues related to […]
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Mount Vernon man, called ‘epitome of a pedophile’ by victim, sentenced to 6 years over sexual assault
Jeffrey D. Wiles sexually abused victim for several years, authorities said.
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Fayette officials move forward with wireless contract negotiation for town-wide coverage
Project would bring internet to 825 locations in town, with the community contribution for each location estimated at $467.
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Kennebec broadband group aims to expand high-speed internet in 6 towns
The Western Kennebec Lakes Community Broadband Association, which is on track toward becoming a nonprofit, consists of representatives from Fayette, Leeds, Mount Vernon, Readfield, Vienna and Wayne.
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors to hold volunteer orientation
MOUNT VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors seeks volunteers to become drivers for the nonprofit organization. Serving the towns of Belgrade, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Rome and Vienna, the organization matches drivers with residents who need a ride to medical appointments, the grocery store and other errands. References and a background check are required for new drivers, […]
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Bicycle coalition installs temporary road delineators to slow Mount Vernon traffic
A total of 10 delineators were installed on three roads — Main Street, Belgrade Road and North Road — through a collaboration between the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Mount Vernon’s age-friendly committee.