Prosecutors say Chanda Lilly, now 35, who pleaded guilty to robbery in connection to the 2019 murder of Andrew Sherman in Richmond, violated probation by marrying Tyon Shuron, now 47, who was found not guilty of Sherman’s murder.
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With Richmond’s Swan Island service down for the day, people turn to a seaplane for bay tours
A seaplane took people on tours around Merrymeeting Bay during Richmond Days.
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Richmond Days tours of Swan Island are canceled, but August ferry service is still on
Safety concerns prompted the cancellation of Saturday’s land tours on Swan Island, but a contracted ferry service will still bring people over to the island on weekends in August.
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Swan Island Paddle set for July 30
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay is scheduled to offer an evening paddle as part of its 2024 Outside Summer Series. At 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, people can join Warren Whitney, former FOMB executive director, in departing from Richmond for a paddle around Little Swan Island in the Kennebec River. Located in the river between Richmond […]
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Maine Strawberry Pageant crowns new royalty
A brand new set of young ladies were crowned during the 2024 Maine Strawberry Pageant, held at the Pittston Fair June 23 in three categories: Blossom 5-7 year olds, Princess 10-13 year olds and Queen 16-20 year olds. The winners are 2024 Maine Strawberry Queen Ashley Kalloch, 17, of Whitefield; Strawberry Queen runner up Kaelyn […]
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Consultant: Litchfield should not rush toward a school withdrawal vote this year
Jack Turcotte, the consultant, is urging a town withdrawal committee to slow down and establish priorities, aiming for a vote in 2025.
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Richmond couple help bring ferry service back this summer to state-owned Swan Island
Jeremy and Amanda McDaniel have worked over the past year on how to get people to and from the island.
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Richmond couple helps bring a ferry service back this summer to state-owned Swan Island
Jeremy and Amanda McDaniel have worked over the last year to figure out how to get people out to Swan Island and will soon offer a guided tour.
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Photos: Like father, like daughter, 2 generations run the trails in Augusta
Scout Boudreau was only 19 months old in 2011 when her father completed a 5K trail run at Bond Brook Recreation Area while pushing her in a stroller. This week, she returned to complete the course under her own power.
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Ornithologist to lead bird walk in Dresden July 6
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans to host ornithologist Will Broussard to lead a bird walk from 7-9 a.m. Saturday, July 6, in Dresden. Merrymeeting Bay is internationally recognized for its unique tidal freshwater ecosystem. This environment attracts a diversity of birds drawn to its special qualities and the Bay is recognized by The American Bird […]