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China fire chiefs claim selectmen’s decreased budget recommendations will undermine operations

by Meg Robbins March 17, 2019March 17, 2019

Chiefs William Van Wickler, Richard Morse and Tim Theriault voiced concerns over proposed cuts to firefighter stipends, inquiries into their fundraising dollars and a lack of communication with the town’s elected officials in a March 13 letter to townspeople.

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Erskine Academy’s Soule to receive 2019 Principal’s Award

March 9, 2019March 28, 2019

Braden Soule, of Fairfield, a senior at Erskine Academy, has been selected to receive the 2019 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Headmaster Michael McQuarrie. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Soule is a consistent […]

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South China’s Deschamps graduates from basic military training

March 7, 2019March 9, 2019

U.S. Air Force Airman Kalib J. Deschamps, of South China, has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas, according to a news release from Joint Hometown News Service, Defense Media Activity, Fort Meade, Maryland. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, […]

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South China man leads Auburn police on chase through city

by Christopher Williams January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

Robert Conklin Jr. had been wanted on an arrest warrant from Kennebec County for two counts of having sexually explicit material of a minor under age 12.

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Amber Holmes awarded $5,000 from Next Gen Personal Finance

January 17, 2019January 18, 2019

Erskine Academy student was one of 12 from across the US to receive this award.

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Erskine Academy honors list

January 11, 2019January 14, 2019

Students recognized for academic achievement for the first trimester.

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South China’s Pettengill earns rank of Eagle Scout

January 5, 2019December 31, 2019

Friends, family members, elected officials and other Scouts gathered together to honor Rémy Pettengill of Troop 479 for earning his wings — the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. The Eagle is the highest rank that Scouting bestows in the advancement program. Eagle Scout Rémy Pettengill, his family, his Scout leaders, […]

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