Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Jan. 11-17, 2024
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WinterKids names 2024 grantees to receive portion of $25K
WESTBROOK — WinterKids has announced the recipients of its Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund. This year’s grants, totaling $25,000, will go to 10 organizations across Maine. These grants are aimed at promoting outdoor activities and encouraging children to stay active throughout the year. The fund was established to further WinterKids’ mission of getting kids outside and […]
Central Maine arrest log: July 27-Aug. 2 2024
IN AUGUSTA, Saturday, July 27, at 6:23 p.m., Benjamin Rhye Duffany, 45, of Augusta, was arrested on charges of violating conditions of release, unlawful possession of a drug and on a warrant. 8:40 p.m., Rachel Parker, 43, of Unity, was arrested on two warrants. Sunday, July 28, at 4:59 a.m., Steven Frank Shaw, 37, of […]
Stratton-based society to hold annual meeting Nov. 26
The Dead River Area Historical Society’s annual meeting is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at the Eustis Community Building, 84 Main St. The slate of officers for 2024 to be voted on will be as follows: President Lenny Hobbs, Vice President needs to be nominated, and Secretary Hazel Hogan and Treasurer Jim Bigelow; […]
Local powerlifters from Farmington, Livermore Falls earn titles, set records
Five powerlifters attended the 2023 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals in Memphis, Tennessee.
Stratton historical society offers 2024 calendars
STRATTON — The Dead River Area Historical Society’s pictorial 2024 calendars are now available. The cover features Stratton High School senior class of 1929 as it appeared in the Pinetum School Yearbook: Beatrice Leavitt, Vera Hobbs, Dilana Moody, Edward Scribner, Madeline Hennigar. This yearbook was in a collection of items originally belonging to Evelyn Viles […]
Society to celebrate Stevens family, first settlers of Stratton on Aug. 20
STRATTON — Each year members of the Dead River Area Historical Society celebrate the founders of Stratton. On Sunday, Aug. 20, members will honor the founders of Stratton, “The Stevens Family,” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the society building at 171 Main St. The event is hosted by direct descendant Caleb Stevens and […]
USDA to drop rabies vaccine bait across western and northern Maine
State and federal agents plan to deploy over 415,000 rabies vaccine bait packs next week to prevent the spread of rabies.
Greater Franklin County school staff, law enforcement to work together to prevent school violence
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office receives nearly a $350,000 school safety grant with help from law enforcement agencies, school representatives.
Farmington-based coalition announces August mobile outreach services
Services include health screenings, harm reduction services, COVID vaccines for those 18 and older.