MOUNT VERNON — The state’s highest court has upheld a ruling in favor of the town of Mount Vernon in a dispute over the siting of a homeowner’s generator. Oral arguments in the appeal by Mount Vernon property owners James Landherr and Valerie Center were heard June 14 in Augusta. The unanimous opinion published Tuesday was authored by Maine Supreme Judicial […]
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Vienna Historical Society to present 'Ghosts for Sale'
The Vienna Historical Society, 1958 North Road in Mount Vernon, will present “Ghosts for Sale,” an historical fiction play using the names and time periods of several members of the Bradley family of Vienna. The family is then inserted into a story about a young woman who can no longer afford to keep the family […]
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'From the Top' alumni at Mt. Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — Six alumni from National Public Radio’s show “From the Top” will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1, the Mount Vernon Community Center on Minnehonk Lake. The concert will feature classical and popular music on violin, cello, piano and voice. Following the concert, there will be a fireworks display over Minnehonk Lake. […]
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War vet Travis Mills, who lost all limbs in explosion, expecting 2nd child
MOUNT VERNON (AP) — A soldier from Maine who lost all four limbs during an explosion in Afghanistan and went on to start a foundation to help veterans has an announcement: He and his wife are expecting another child. Travis Mills, of Manchester, made the announcement to TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres this week. […]
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DEW Haven opponents picket ‘Yankee Jungle’ production company
SOUTH PORTLAND — More than 20 demonstrators gathered quietly at Legion Square on Saturday, Aug. 29, to protest alleged cruelties behind the Animal Planet show “Yankee Jungle.” Produced by Lone Wolf Media of 10 Cottage Road, and filmed at DEW Haven, a nonprofit exotic animal sanctuary and roadside zoo owned by Julie and Bob Miner in Mount Vernon, “Yankee Jungle” […]
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Rowena B. Hansen
1915 – 2015 AUBURN — Rowena B. Hansen of 460 Minot Ave., Auburn, died at the Hospice House on Tuesday, April 14. She was born at Lisbon Falls on Aug. 13, 1915, to Blanche (Lombard) and Osborne Bailey. The family moved to Wakefield, Mass., when she was three years old. She attended Wakefield schools, and […]
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University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year. Highest honors Nicole Smith of Greene Jessica Ladd of Mason Township Lauren Beaudoin of Monmouth Katie Harlow of Pownal Lacey Ryder of West Paris Mackenzie Hill of […]
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Reality TV show set on Maine ‘farm with alternative livestock’
“Tundraaaaa-ooooo,” Bob Miner bellowed, standing on the doorstep of his home. Lions roared and wolves howled in reply, their wild chorus echoing through the tall white pines of Mount Vernon. Tundra is the eldest lion at DEW Animal Kingdom and Sanctuary, which is home to more than 200 domestic, exotic and wild animals. On a […]
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Colby College lists new enrollees
WATERVILLE — The following area students enrolled at Colby College this fall. Before classes began, each student took part in an orientation that included an introduction to Colby’s rigorous academics, rich cultural life and community involvement opportunities as well as a three-day outdoor excursion. Charles Gauvin of New Gloucester is the son of Charles Gauvin […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Area residents have recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an […]