A well-known cheerleader from Erskine Academy, Paige Reed, is fighting cancer for the second time in her life and the community rallied together to raise money and show their love and support for Paige ‘Power’ Reed.
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Florida university recognizes local dean’s list students
TAMPA, Fla. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Tampa. Riley Robertson of Bowdoin earned dean’s list honors and is majoring in communication and speech studies. Courtney Paine of China earned dean’s list honors and is majoring in marketing. Students must maintain a GPA […]
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Some central Maine towns struggle to keep roads clear as salt supply runs low
Winslow and Richmond are among the towns that are awaiting delayed shipments from Chicago-based Morton Salt.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Caribou man pleads guilty to driving into trooper, whose leg was amputated as a result, in high-speed chase
Trooper Mickael Nunez has since returned to full duty with Maine State Police following the incident involving Robert Belmain, who will spend 15 years in prison.
Posted inMaine, News
After voters reject bond, China looks at options for broadband expansion
Town reviewing wireless option and other ideas to expand high-speed internet access after voters last month rejected $5.6 million bond to fund a broadband infrastructure buildout.
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International exchange students learn about Thanksgiving
A group of Ayusa and CIEE international high school exchange students learned about Thanksgiving by celebrating “Friendsgiving” together Nov. 13 at the host family home of James and Robyn House in Farmington. All families brought food to eat together, as some prepared it with the students at the host location. The students included Dana Dainova […]
Posted inMaine
Full stream ahead: Once-blocked alewives reclaim their breeding ground in China Lake
Yarmouth-based Maine Rivers has completed a fishway at the Outlet Dam on China Lake, clearing the final obstacle to alewife migration from the ocean to the lake.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
China man arrested after kicking, biting officers at traffic stop of another driver, police allege
Police say Brent Allen Elisens, over the last four to six weeks, has stopped to question police multiple times.
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Mobile app to explore area communities offers 3 story trails
Story Trails of Maine, a free mobile application featuring self-guided tours, adventures, and scavenger hunts across different Maine communities, has been developed by Farmington Underground. The app is intended to allow people to learn the stories of various communities, support local businesses, and explore the outdoors with friends and family. “We want to give people […]
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At central Maine seafood eateries, lobster roll sales stay high while live purchases go low
High lobster market prices are being driven by ‘unprecedented demand,’ one expert says, as local businesses see the impact playing out more than a year into the pandemic.