Chief Charles Gould of the Hartland Fire Department says no one was injured in the incident, but firefighters were hampered because they did not have enough manpower, a common issue in the region for volunteer departments.
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Dean College names local president’s list students
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Two local students have made the 2022 spring semester president’s list at Dean College. They are Ryan Bell of Palmyra and Elinor Silverio of Lincolnville.
University of Vermont recognizes local graduates
BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies because of pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Hannah Minns of Wilton graduated with a Bachelor […]
Somerset County grand jury indicts 25 on drug, sexual abuse, arson charges
Among those indicted this week was a 55-year-old man accused of setting fires to two homes in Palmyra in January.
Palmyra student inducted into Dean College honor society
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Ryan Bell of Palmyra has been inducted into Phi Eta Sigma honor society for academic achievement at Dean College.
Road work planned on Interstate 95 from Waterville to Pittsfield
The work by the state Department of Transportation will include paving and striping from Waterville to Pittsfield and will include paving on- and off-ramps.
Palmyra reelects town officials, approves budget at annual Town Meeting
Voters approve $1,369,091 municipal budget, up $158,259 from last year, and reelect Vondell Dunphy and Jo-Ann Brown to Select Board and Jennifer Watson to Regional School Unit 19 board of directors.
Two hurt in fire and apparent explosion that destroy Palmyra home
The two who suffered burns Tuesday night were among five people who escaped the home on Meadow Lane, which is off Wyman Road in Palmyra.
Palmyra student makes Massachusetts college president’s list
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Ryan Bell of Palmyra has been named to the 2021 fall semester president’s list at Dean College.
Northbound Interstate 95 closed briefly after black ice causes 3 separate wrecks
No injuries were reported as a result of the crashes Wednesday morning near the Palmyra/Newport exit, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.