Waterville-based Delta says various financial pressures are driving up expenses, forcing the nonprofit to propose the fee for the 14 central Maine towns it serves.
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Augusta tech center names December professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center recently announced its December professionals of the month. Derek Harding of Augusta is a senior at Cony High School enrolled in the Automotive Technology program for the second year. He has enjoyed the hands on shop work. He feels he has learned how the systems in cars work, which […]
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Saco teen ‘cared about everybody’ family says
Addie Cross, 14, a freshman at Thornton Academy in Saco, died Dec. 10.
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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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Manchester club, members receive Spirit of America awards
The Manchester Lions Club recently hosted the 2021-22 Manchester Spirit of America Foundation Awards event. The club received the ongoing project award for its many drive-through suppers, and its support of many veteran, community, and senior needs through fundraising and volunteering, according to a news release from Diana Worthing of Manchester. Margaret Harrington received the […]
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Watch: Windsor Elementary School students leave their mark in the soil after planting a dozen fruit trees
The students’ work, with the help of the nonprofit ReTreeUS, is expected to benefit future generations.
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Windsor/Whitefield-area cyclists participate in memorial bike ride
On Sept. 18, 52 cyclists and 24 volunteers participated in the sixth annual Share the Road with Carol memorial bike ride. The event, held in Windsor and Whitefield, honors the late Dr. Carol Eckert, who was killed in 2016 while bicycling in Windsor. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Area Scout leaders complete youth protection training
Nine Scouting leaders completed youth protection training Sept. 19 at the American Legion Post on Eastern Avenue in Augusta. As stated in the Boy Scout Handbook, “Child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and unfortunately, it can occur anywhere, even in Scouting. Youth safety is Scouting’s No. 1 concern.” Child abusers are out […]
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Augusta-based Pinnacle Tree Professional Arborists acquires Hawksley Tree Care
Pinnacle Tree Professional Arborists based in Augusta has purchased Hawksley Tree Care of Windsor. Tom Hawksley, the owner of the Windsor business since 1991, announced earlier this year he was retiring and in search of a buyer. After fielding numerous offers, Hawksley determined selling the business to Pinnacle Tree was his best option. “I had […]
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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 […]