Crews are working to determine what caused the structure on Route 17 to collapse Tuesday evening.
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University of Vermont recognizes local dean’s list students
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Five local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Vermont. Chelsea Seabold from Wilton is majoring in psychological science. Jillian Brown from Augusta is majoring in human development and family studies. Abbigail Doiron from Augusta is majoring in health sciences. Matthew Nickerson from Lincolnville […]
Buildings collapse in Washington, Union after wet, heavy snow hits region
The two collapses were among those reported in Maine in the aftermath of a storm Wednesday that brought snow and rain to the region.
Washington library showcasing Palermo woman’s artwork
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library is displaying an art show, “Legends and Legacies,” by Connie Bellet of Palermo at the 40 Old Union Road library. The art show will be on view through February. Many of the paintings have songs that go with them, which were recorded by singer-songwriter Phil White Hawk and were part […]
Owners of Knox County contracting business must pay customers $744,000, judge rules
Bankruptcy liens against Malcolm and Elizabeth Stewart and their failed company were recently filed, and a criminal case against Malcom Stewart continues.
Family Tree Art Show on display through Dec. 31 at Washington library
WASHINGTON — The Family Tree Art Show by artist Cynthia McGuirl is on display through Saturday, Dec. 31 at Gibbs Library at 40 Old Union Road. A reception to met the artist will take place 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, where McGuirl will give a short talk at 2:30 about the stories behind the paintings, […]
Washington library displaying artist’s work through November
Gibbs Library is exhibiting “Birds, Petals, and Stories,” selected works by Kris Sader, through November at 40 Old Union Road in Waldoboro. An artist reception is set for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdsay, Oct. 12. Sader grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and moved to Maine in 1987. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in […]
Central Maine organizations struggle to find Christmas trees for year-end fundraising sales
A variety of factors has contributed to the shortage of holiday trees for resale this year, and industry experts say that trend is likely to continue.
Judge slaps $693,000 lien on Union company accused of defrauding elderly couple
The lawyer for the business denies the allegations, saying his clients are still in the process of flipping the houses with the borrowed money and will repay the couple.
Washington library to host wire tree art workshop June 25
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library is set to present a wire tree art workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Those interested can attend at the 40 Old Union Road library, or from home via Zoom. Ryan Kelley of Wire By Ryan will teach the class remotely, according to a news release […]