Rylie Cowette and Casey D’Orio, both 19, were arrested Friday after deputies searched their home on Beech Lane, officials say.
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Whitefield Lions Club names Peace Poster Contest winners
The Whitefield Lions Club has announced this year’s winners of its annual Peace Poster Contest. They are Madyson Glidden of Whitefield, Avery Childs of Palermo, Aurora Peabody of Jefferson Village, Skyler McColet of Chelsea and Zoie Elliot of Windsor. For more than three decades, Lions clubs around the globe have sponsored a special art contest […]
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Fall cleanup for St. Michael Parish cemeteries to begin Oct. 31
The cemetery committee of St. Michael Parish in Augusta reminds parishioners and visiting families that the final cemetery clean-up of 2022 will take place the week of Oct. 31, according to a news release from David Madore, committee chairman. In Augusta: • St. Augustine, 61-65 Townsend Road; • Holy Family, 139 Townsend Road; and • […]
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Whitefield society to feature award-winning Maine author Oct. 16
The Whitefield Historical Society plans to hold its annual Day of Remembrance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Whitefield Fire Station, 24 Townhouse Road. Deborah Gould, author of “The Eastern novels: The Early Years and Later On,” will be this year’s guest speaker. Gould grew up in Portland and Brunswick. After college in […]
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Whitefield library to host fall festival Oct. 15
Whitefield Library plans to hold its annual fall festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at 1 Arlington Lane in Whitefield. This year will feature music, children’s games, pumpkin painting, baked goods, chili, popcorn, cider and raffle items. As always, used books will be on sale in the library. As part of […]
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With free meals available for all students in Maine, officials say there are still hurdles to offering better food
A recent photo of a school lunch from Marcia Buker Elementary School in Richmond prompted controversy among parents about the quality of meals the district provides.
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Whitefield student makes University of Alaska Fairbanks chancellor’s list
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Jeff Beyea of Whitefield recently was named to the 2022 spring chancellor’s list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The lists recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements. Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the chancellor’s list, while those receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and […]
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Children’s program set for Sept. 10 at Whitefield Library
The events are inspired by local writer Lisa Jahn-Clough.
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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.
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Memorial bike ride set for Sept. 18 in Windsor, Whitefield
The sixth annual Share the Road with Carol memorial bike ride is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18. The all-ages commemorative bike ride will be held in Windsor and Whitefield. The ride, which has 12-mile and 27-mile options, starts and ends at the Windsor Town Office, 523 Ridge Road. This ride honors the memory of Carol […]