The fire Sunday consumed more than 13 acres along Route 201, and firefighting efforts were complicated when an emergency call came in for a separate fire a few miles down the road, pulling resources away, Bingham fire Chief Scott Laweryson said.
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Carrabec High School names top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Luke Carey is valedictorian, and Mliss Hem is salutatorian.
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Madison recognizes top 10 seniors for class of 2023
Ashlee Clough is valedictorian, and Maci Belanger is salutatorian.
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Skowhegan gives preliminary approval for ATV use on some town roads
The intention is to connect all-terrain vehicle riders to trail systems in Fairfield and Norridgewock, while increasing traffic to downtown businesses in Skowhegan, according to the president of the Skowhegan Stumpjumpers.
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Paddle for Pine Tree Camp set for Kennebec, Androscoggin rivers June 3
The 27th annual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns this June to Kennebec and Androscoggin rivers. Paddlers will have the chance to reunite in Solon for the traditional route down the Kennebec River or experience the new loop on the Androscoggin River in Brunswick. There are three ways to participate, with fundraising teams. […]
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Solon Hotel owners say listing property is smart business, not a sign they are jumping ship
The landmark hotel was listed for sale last week at $999,000, just a month after reopening, but co-owner Faith Goguen says she and her husband, Bruce, remain committed to the property as they take a long view of their business operations.
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Town meetings in Somerset County in full swing as residents approve municipal budgets
Several annual town meetings were held Saturday despite the snowstorm that swept through the region, including in Anson, Cornville, Embden and Solon.
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Solon man arrested after Sunday standoff with deputies
Luke Pomerleau, 42, surrendered to police late Sunday morning after a two-hour standoff, and was charged with domestic violence assault and obstructing report of a crime.
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The Solon Hotel to reopen Friday after renovations to nearly 130-year-old landmark
The chair of the Solon Board of Selectmen said Thursday the hotel, which will include a full-service restaurant, bar and function hall, has long been a beloved meeting place in town and should be an economic boon.
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Solon woman handed 5-year prison sentence for unlawful sexual contact with a juvenile
Chelsea Holt, 29, had part of her sentence suspended, but will be placed on sex offender registry for 25 years.