Presentation on saving birds BRUNSWICK — “Living in the Wind: Exploring Bird Migration and Simple Ways to Save Birds” will be presented by Scott Weidensaul from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the Morrell Meeting Room at Curtis Memorial Library. People can arrive anytime after 6 p.m. Naturalist and author Weidensaul will explore […]
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Vendor fair to benefit Canton native AUBURN — A benefit Sweet Summertime Vendor/Craft Fair and Raffle will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Norway Savings Bank Arena, behind Shaw’s Supermarket. More crafters and vendors are welcomed. Contact Stephanie Bates by visiting www.facebook.com/stephanie.bates.7773 or call 207-740-3382. The event will benefit […]
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Witnesses offer conflicting testimony in McNaughton murder trial
AUBURN — State prosecutors called five more witnesses to the stand Monday, two of whom said Michael McNaughton told them he killed Romeo Parent in April of 2013. But witnesses also offered conflicting testimony about a screwdriver that may be central to the case. McNaughton, 26, is one of two men facing murder charges in […]
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Two AmeriCorps workers welcomed
The Maine Conservation Corps recently welcomed Theresa Therriault of Monmouth to serve as a field team member and AmeriCorps national service member for three months of national service. It also welcomed Michele Green of Wales to serve as an environmental steward and AmeriCorps national service member for six months of national service. Therriault is the […]
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Monmouth Academy academic decathlon team ranks 7th in the nation
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Academy Academic Decathlon Team, coached by Cathy and Scott Foyt, recently competed in the 2014 United States Academic Decathlon, Small School National Online Competition. Monmouth finished this tournament in seventh place in the United States. The following Monmouth students won national medals: Marinna Smith in art and Angus Koller in math […]
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Colby-Sawyer grad receives nursing award
NEW LONDON, N.H. — The 2014 Grace Adella Sheldon Graves Baccalaureate Award in Nursing was awarded to Colby-Sawyer graduating senior, Brittnie Tardif. The award is the department’s highest honor and is given to the graduating senior who best exemplifies the qualities and characteristics of a Colby-Sawyer nurse. Tardif was chosen to receive the baccalaureate award […]
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Church lunch during Moxie Days LISBON — Lisbon United Methodist Church will serve lunch during the Moxie Days festival on Saturday, July 12, at 14 School St. Menu items include lobster or crab meat rolls, hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks and water. There will also be a baked goods table and yard sale. The rolls […]
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Sabattus man killed in Monmouth crash Friday morning
MONMOUTH — A Sabattus man died Friday morning in a two-car crash on Route 202, police said. Kenneth Rucker, 48, was driving a 1997 Lincoln Town Car westbound toward Augusta when he crossed the centerline, hitting a Dodge Caravan driven by Denise Glidden, 32, of Augusta at 9:40 a.m., according to Monmouth police. Police said […]
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Readfield, Winthrop, Monmouth Republicans to hold nominating caucus
Emily Roderick, chairman of the Readfield Republican Committee, has withdrawn as a candidate in House District 81. She had won the nomination in an uncontested primary on June 10. Republicans living in the newly-apportioned House District 81, which consists of Readfield, Winthrop and part of Monmouth, will hold a special caucus to select a replacement […]