Girl Scouts of Maine hosted nearly 200 guests at the organization’s annual celebration May 13 at Messalonskee Performing Arts in Oakland, honoring Girl Scouts, and volunteers for their noteworthy achievements. Each spring, the event recognizes Silver and Gold Award Girl Scouts, graduating ambassadors, scholarship awardees and exceptional volunteers. Highest awards are given to girls who […]
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Central Mainers attend Scout Day at Fenway
Hundreds of Scouts from all over New England made their way April 30 to Fenway Park in Boston, including some from central Maine, for Scout Day with the Boston Red Sox. The Yawkey Way sluggers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1. “We eat, sleep and breathe baseball in this family, so it was a fantastic opportunity […]
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Pittsfield institute to present ballet performance May 26, 27
PITTSFIELD – Bossov Ballet Theatre at Maine Central Institute is set to present “Within a Tear” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 26 and at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, in the institute’s Parks Gym at 295 Main St. “Within a Tear” is a moving ballet performance that delves into the depths of human emotion and the […]
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Maine high school tennis relies on honor system that has its challenges but is likely here to stay
High school tennis has no neutral arbiter to make rulings, making it a unique sport compared to many others.
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Pittsfield institute students share tasty cuisine from many nations
The international food festival, held at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, featured fare cooked by students, faculty and staff and drew about 200 people Sunday to Parks Gymnasium on the MCI campus.
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Pittsfield institute to host International Food Festival May 14
PITTSFIELD — International boarding students at Maine Central Institute plan to host the annual International Food Festival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 14, in Parks Gym, 295 Main St. The public can sample foods from more than a dozen countries prepared by students, faculty and staff. Since 2007, the MCI community has […]
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Pittsfield Town Council hears latest pitch to reopen downtown theater
The council on Tuesday was presented with a proposal for a nonprofit to relaunch the Pittsfield Community Theatre while also incorporating a vacant adjacent space.
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Pittsfield-area school board approves $13.8 million budget proposal
The spending plan, which includes funding for a part-time school resource officer, was reviewed by the MSAD 53 board Monday and must ultimately be approved by district residents at a referendum in June.
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Tip from public leads police to identify driver involved in Pittsfield hit-and-run
Police chief: Two people were hospitalized last week when they were hit by a pickup truck on Higgins Road as they tended to a vehicle on the side of the road.
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Driver found in Pittsfield hit-and-run that injured 2, police say
The driver of the vehicle was found after the people were struck Wednesday, but it wasn’t clear if the motorist is in custody or has been charged in the matter.