PITTSFIELD — Nine scholarships totaling $19,000 were announced June 2 and 7 on the graduation days of Maine Central Institute and Nokomis Regional High School, respectively, according to a news release from Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union. The Sebasticook Valley FCU Scholarship, a $1,000-$2,500 yearly award, was granted to Olivia Varney, Wyatt Robinson and Catherine […]
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Sydney King, Nokomis High School
Growing up working on a farm, Sydney King knew she wanted to go into the trades. King started working on her friend’s farm in Dixmont when she was 11 — planting, weeding and, when she was old enough, selling vegetables in a farm stand. And after a job shadow in her sophomore year at […]
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Nokomis Regional High School to graduate 138 students
This graduation marks the 56th commencement in Nokomis’ history.
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Anson man indicted on charges of tampering with victim, soliciting murder after domestic violence incident
Brian D. Cloutier, 61, of North Anson, was indicted on charges related to the alleged assault in March and subsequently attempting to tamper with the alleged victim, according to court records.
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St. Albans student receives Nokomis principal’s award
Alex Grant of St. Albans, a senior at Nokomis Regional High has received the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal Mary Nadeau announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout his tenure at Nokomis Regional High, Alex has distinguished himself in […]
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Suspect in police chase indicted on new charge of attempting to set dog on fire with tequila
In October 2020, Christopher T. Farrow led police on a chase across central Maine and fled the state before he was arrested in Vermont months later.
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Winslow, Hartland area Scouts spend day at Fenway Park
Scouts from the Winslow and Hartland area had the chance to touch the Green Monster and see Fenway Park during the annual Scout Day at Fenway Park. “Walking out on the field was pretty cool,” said Troop 403 Scoutmaster Danielle Morse of St. Albans, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for […]
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UMaine men’s basketball team will face Duke in Cooper Flagg’s collegiate debut
The Blue Devils will greet the Black Bears on Nov. 4 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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Unity trust to host National Fish Coalition director Feb. 21
NEWPORT — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust is set to continue its 2024 Speaker Series with a talk by Bob Mallard, executive director of the Native Fish Coalition, at 6p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Newport Cultural Center, 154 Main St. Mallard will present on Maine’s State Heritage Fish Waters and the importance of protecting […]
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There’s no offseason for Maine farmers as they strive to survive the winter months
In a challenging landscape for the mostly family-run operations, many use the winter months to enhance their survival, finding ways to boost production or diversifying what they offer.