A four-session farm tractor safety courses are scheduled in two locations by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting Monday, April 4, at Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, Gorham. Classes will continue from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 11 and 25, ending April 30. The […]
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Sidney academy musical theater students to perform
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy musical theater students plan to present their annual musical theater night at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22. The performance is to be held at Alumni Hall on the MeAA campus, 11 Goldenrod Lane. The event will feature performances of excerpts from the musical “A New Brain.” The event is free […]
Sidney man arrested at gunpoint on firearms charges
Michael Wayne Sprague, 44, arrested after allegedly threatening to kill himself and shooting a gun as he lay on the ground, police say.
Sap running, if slowly, as central Maine maple producers expect flow to rise with temperatures
Taps are out now, collecting sap to boil down into maple syrup, as back-and-forth weather has slowed maple sugaring slightly.
Local students make Cedarville University dean’s list
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Two local students were named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Cedarville University. They are Linnea Estes of Sidney, a nursing major, and Rebecca Riley of Chelsea, a psychology major. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 […]
Local students make Massachusetts university president’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester president’s list at Western New England University. They include Nathan Miller of Winthrop, as well as Andrew Mayo and Kasen Sirois, both of Sidney. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or […]
Sidney arts academy to host open houses
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy plans to hold open houses for prospective students on the following dates: • Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 4 p.m. • Thursday, March 24, at 5 p.m. • Tuesday, April 12, at 5 p.m. • Monday, May 9, at 5 p.m. • Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m. Students will have […]
Massachusetts college lauds local dean’s list students
BEVERLY, Mass. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Endicott College. They are Ellah Smith of Rangeley, a business management major and daughter of Beth Smith; and Kristen Dube of Sidney, a nursing major and daughter of Sarah and Robert Dube. In order to qualify for the […]
Messalonskee High holds swim team senior night
Oakland’s Messalonskee High School swim team celebrated its seniors of 2022 during a meet Jan. 28 against Mt. Ararat High School of Topsham. The meet was held at the Alfond Youth & Community Center pool in Waterville. The seniors were introduced and celebrated for their many years of participation, led by coach Carrie Thurston. The […]
Former Olympian returns to Maine for 10th Pond Hockey Classic in Sidney
Maine native Marc Pelchat participated in the 1998 and 2002 Olympics, and returned to his home state for this weekend’s 10th annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic.