Craft beverages, food and games are expected to take over Water Street for the annual Oktoberfest-style event that draws hundreds of people from across Maine and beyond to downtown Gardiner.
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Hallowell man who died kayaking remembered for his kindness, faith and love of the outdoors
Martin Spahn’s body was recovered Aug. 7 in New Brunswick after he was reported missing on Sunday.
Farmers roll out tractors, trucks in Albion to protest proposed transmission corridor
Farmers who gathered Wednesday said they already face severe challenges to farm operations and do not have the resources to push back against a planned corridor covering some 150 miles to transport wind-generated power south from Aroostook County.
Local students make Clark University dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Six local students have been named to Clark University’s 2023 spring dean’s list. First honors: Devlin I. Geisler of Farmingdale, Ellie C. Hodgkin of Manchester and Anna Pellerin of Winslow. Second honors: Brexton E. Getchell of Unity, Kiely E. MacDonald of Readfield and Caleb J. Sacks of Palermo. Students must have a GPA […]
Local students earn Clark University degrees
WORCESTER, Mass. — Three local Clark University students were awarded degrees during commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 21. Ellie Hodgkin of Manchester graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and Psychology. Hodgkin is also a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. Caleb J. Sacks of Palermo graduated magna […]
Erskine Academy names top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Malachi Lowery is valedictorian, and Damon Wilson is salutatorian.
AARP Maine recognizes Palermo man for volunteerism
Paul Armstrong of Palermo, the current AARP Maine advocacy volunteer lead, is the winner of the the Steadfast Advocate Award, which celebrates an individual volunteer’s efforts to support the AARP Maine mission. Armstrong, a member of the AARP Network of Age-friendly States and Communities, was recognized for continually demonstrating his steadfast commitment to the betterment […]
Whitefield Lions Club names Peace Poster Contest winners
The Whitefield Lions Club has announced this year’s winners of its annual Peace Poster Contest. They are Madyson Glidden of Whitefield, Avery Childs of Palermo, Aurora Peabody of Jefferson Village, Skyler McColet of Chelsea and Zoie Elliot of Windsor. For more than three decades, Lions clubs around the globe have sponsored a special art contest […]
Association helps local schools by funding outdoor learning projects
Schools include Cony, Palermo, Richmond, China, Gardiner, Albion, Oakland, Madison, Canaan, Skowhegan, Clinton, Fairfield and Hartland.
August Book Walk set for Palermo
PALERMO — The Palermo Community Library plans to hold a Book Walk from Friday, Aug. 5 through Monday, Sept. 5. Participants can read a book while hiking the Palermo Preserve trails at 1401 Turner Ridge Road. The featured story is “Randy Riley’s Really Big Hit” by Chris Van Dusen. As families walk along the wooded […]