Dr. Shaw Memorial Library in Mount Vernon will host two candidates’ forums via Zoom. Tom Ward will moderate the meetings, according to a news release from the library. The Zoom link to join the forums is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2532082445?pwd=UGgwZ29RRm5CeE1BUVlaOElRZWtRQT09. District 17 Senate candidates’ Russell Black and Jan Collins will speak from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. […]
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Deborah Emery, Daniel Newman vie for House District 76 seat
Emery, a Democrat, and Newman, a Republican, are both looking for their first seat in the state Legislature.
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Long Pond watershed survey planned for Sept. 22-23
The Belgrade Lakes Association will conduct a survey Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 22-23, of the developed land areas in the Long Pond watershed which includes portions of land within the towns of Rome, Mount Vernon, Belgrade, Vienna and New Sharon. The purpose of the survey is to identify and prioritize sources of erosion and stormwater […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake
Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.
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Fire damages crane, logs at Mount Vernon wood lot
Crews from seven emergency response departments responded for the report of an explosion on Hovey Luce Road, but found only a crane and logs on fire, which they were able to extinguish.
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Town Meeting Roundup: Washington voters set budget, approve marijuana ordinance
Mount Vernon and Whitefield voters approve municipal spending for upcoming fiscal year.
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College student, former selectwoman battle for seat on the Mount Vernon Board of Selectmen
Tyler Dunn, a 19-year-old student at Nichols College, takes on former selectwoman Sherene Gilman in a contested race for a one-year term on the board.
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Dr. Shaw Memorial Library opens for curbside service June 6
MOUNT VERNON — Dr. Shaw Memorial Library plans to open for curbside service beginning Saturday, June 6, at 344 Pond Road. Pick up time will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, according to a news release from Mary Anne Libby, library assistant. Patrons will need to email or call in requests before 10 a.m. […]
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Five mothers share the challenges, successes of home schooling during COVID-19
Mothers from Auburn, Farmington, Jay, Mount Vernon and New Vineyard are tackling challenges head-on in an uncertain time.
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Shopping in central Maine has changed in the time of coronavirus
Store officials say they continue to stock shelves and serve customers, even if it’s in different ways under public health restrictions that limit public gatherings.