EDMUNDS — Cobscook Bay State Park, located on the western shore of Cobscook Bay in Washington County, was recently the locale for the 61st annual Cobscook/Moosehorn International Scout Camporee. More than 140 Scouts and Scouters attended the “Dungeons and Dragons” themed event, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec […]
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Maine Cheese Guild to hold Open Creamery Day Oct. 8
The Maine Cheese Guild’s 2023 Open Creamery Day is set for Sunday, Oct. 8. Each of the creameries will be available for visits from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “This group of cheese makers is exceptional and produces many types of delicious cheeses, all of artisanal quality. This is your opportunity to meet and talk […]
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Elmira College names local Key Award winners
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Three local Elmira College students recently were named this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award. They are Nicholas Brown of Farmingdale, Payton Alexander of Belgrade and Luke Parks of Sidney. “This award is given to students with the potential to excel academically, serve as leaders, and go on to enjoy success […]
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Five hurt, several vehicles damaged on I-95 in Sidney as traffic slows for car fire
Two drivers failed to slow or properly merge with traffic Wednesday and hit other vehicles as motorists slowed because of a car fire in the breakdown lane, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.
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Local Cub Scout packs set signup events for September
Scouting year and area Cub Scout Packs have already begun recruiting or have set target sign-up events in their respective communities. In Vassalboro Vassalboro Pack and Troop 410 leader Christopher Santiago, a leader in both said the groups are recruiting new Cub Scouts for Pack 410, now a Family Pack, and accepting boys and girls […]
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Enter the Haggis plans concert at Snow Pond Center for the Arts
SIDNEY — Canadian Celtic rock band Enter the Haggis will perform Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Snow Pond Center for the Arts at 8 Golden Lane at 8 p.m. Their 15-city tour kicks off in New England, skipping down through the mid-Atlantic before looping back in late October. Craig Downie, founding member of Enter […]
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Local Scouts lend hand both locally and for Hawaii
The slogan of Scouting is to “Do a Good Turn Daily.” Members of local Scout Troops and Cub Packs will be working this year not only on badges and awards but also on ways that they can help others in their community and as far away as Hawaii. Eric Handley of Sidney, Kennebec Valley District […]
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Local students make Western New England University president’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Four local students have been named to the 2023 spring president’s list at Western New England University. Andrew Mayo of Sidney is majoring in civil engineering. Kasen Sirois of Sidney is majoring in communication/media and journalism. Nathan Miller of Winthrop is majoring in mechanical engineering. Timothy Doyle of West Gardiner is majoring […]
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Reynolds Forest conservation, recreation area in Sidney to grow following land donation
The Kennebec Land Trust has received a 7-acre donation of hayfields next to its 35-acre property off West River Road.
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Heavy June rains dampen outlook for Maine’s harvest later this year
The unusually wet start to the summer has affected crop production in many ways, including potentially endangering Maine farmland.