The founder of the militia, when contacted by a reporter using the phone number on the flier, said the group is meant to help teach locals survival and weapons skills.
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Mount Vernon library to start STEM programs for youth Nov. 1
Farmington Cooperative Extension Service has planned a series of STEM activities mainly for children 8 and older, to be held at Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 344 Pond Road in Mount Vernon. Younger children also are welcome to attend, with a parent in attendance. The series is set for 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays at the library, beginning […]
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Mount Vernon center to offer free chair yoga beginning Oct. 13
MOUNT VERNON — Ann Parker, instructor at MaineGeneral Medical Center, plans to teach a six-week class of chair yoga beginning Friday, Oct 13. The free classes start at 10 a.m. through Nov. 17 at the Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 North Road. Registration is requested by contacting the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library at [email protected] or […]
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Mt. Vernon Loon Lap set for Aug. 13
The 10th annual Mt. Vernon Loon Lap 5K is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, from the Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St. Participants in the event will run, walk or stroll around Minnehonk Lake in this family friendly, untimed event. Loon Lappers will trek alongside the lake over paved roads and scenic, […]
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Judge to determine whether teen charged in girlfriend’s death to be tried as juvenile or adult
A final day of testimony was heard Thursday in Waterville in the case of Aidan Grant, 16, who’s charged in the stabbing death of 14-year-old Brooke McLaughlin in Mount Vernon.
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In wake of high court ruling, generator outside Mount Vernon Community Center prompts questions about a double standard
Five years after a couple were ordered to remove a generator that was too close to Minnehonk Lake, the town has installed a generator even closer to the same lake.
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Local students make University of Rhode Island dean’s list
KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island has named 11 local students to its 2023 spring dean’s list. They include Abby Richardson of Bowdoin, Emily Drappeau of Dresden, Kaila Godbey of Jay, Eljas Bergdahl and Emily Terranova, both of Manchester, Paige Rice of Mount Vernon and Oliver Blanchard of Pittston. Also, Anna Erb and […]
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Mount Vernon residents approve budget above state tax levy limit
Residents at the three-hour meeting also approved funds to operate transfer station.
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The University of Alabama honors local graduates
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two local students were awarded degrees during The University of Alabama’s spring 2023 commencement at Coleman Coliseum. Catherine Gibbs of Winslow received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication & Information Sciences. Madison Smith of Mount Vernon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce & Business Administration. Check out […]
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Capital Area Technical Center students receive $1K scholarships
Ben Ames of JB Builders in West Gardiner recently presented $1,000 scholarships to two students at Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta. Jared Mrazik of Mount Vernon attends Maranacook Community High School. He attended the Electrical Technology program for two years. He works part-time at the Weathervane Restaurant, as well as with an electrician. He […]