An improper meeting between the district attorney and judge resulted in the overturning of Eric Bard’s 2015 conviction. Now, instead of facing 50 years in prison for more than 21 charges, he is to serve 28.
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Two abandoned buildings destroyed in Sidney fire
The fire Monday night off Drummond Avenue was spotted by a Maine State Police trooper who was driving along nearby Interstate 95.
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Sidney student named Messalonskee Principal’s Award recipient
Messalonskee High School senior Sophie Mihm of Sidney is receiving the 2023 Principal’s Award. This award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Mihm’s involvement in school activities are too numerous to mention individually, but a few of those that she has been […]
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Sidney residents approve $2 million budget, reject solar and trash ordinances
Over 100 residents gathered at the James H. Bean School on Saturday morning to participate in the annual Town Meeting.
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Belgrade Village Dam crumbling and needs $100,000 fix
The residents of towns that are part of an interlocal agreement to maintain and operate the Belgrade Village Dam and two others are being asked at annual town meetings this year to increase their funding by 188% to help fund the repair.
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Sidney student makes Purchase College dean’s list
PURCHASE, N.Y. — Rachel Eaton of Sidney has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Purchase College. Eaton is studying music: performance (vocal). To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and 3.75 for Bachelor of […]
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Local students make Western New England University president’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2022 fall president’s list at Western New England University. Kasen Sirois of Sidney is working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication/media and journalism. Andrew Mayo of Sidney is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Nathan Miller of Winthrop […]
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Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges
Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
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Sidney student makes Saint Anselm College dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Christopher King of Sidney has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Saint Anselm College. King is a natural sciences major in the class of 2024. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have achieved a grade point average of 3.4 or better in the semester with […]
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Sidney student makes MassBay Community College dean’s list
WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass. — Emma Parrish of Sidney has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at MassBay Community College. Parrish studies liberal arts. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must complete at least six credits of college-level courses, be in good standing with the college, and earn a grade point […]