David Cook will offer a program on prehistoric canoe routes.
Belgrade
Vassalboro church activates new lift
By Feb. 26 of this year the lift had been installed, had passed the Maine State inspection, and was completely paid for with $80,000 in grants and contributions from the community.
Oakland-area school district hires new superintendent
Andrew Carlton is to start in his new position July 1, succeeding Carl Gartley, who is stepping down at the end of the school year.
Illegal grow houses have been entering Maine’s medical weed market for years, even after being busted by police
Four years ago, state officials first investigated a ‘prohibited collective’ of medical caregivers and illegal grow houses identical to the ones later raided by police. Now, 1 in 10 Maine caregivers exhibits the hallmarks of those same operations.
Sidney woman says she killed her son, 14, on orders from God
Megan McDonald, 39, told police in December that God had chosen her for a murder-suicide and her son, Quincy, needed to be sacrificed, according to a police affidavit.
Oakland-area school staff members allege hostility, retribution from administrators
In an anonymous survey, more than 40 current or former employees in Regional School Unit 18 have raised concerns about working conditions and district leadership.
Augusta man indicted on attempted murder charges in Belgrade shooting
Samuel C. Bell, 26, told his mother he was coming to her home to repay a loan, and instead shot her in the head, police said.
March 2, 1984: Chlorination is cheapest way to combat Gardiner sewer’s odor problem, Belgrade voters get ready for annual town meeting, and veteran 21-year Augusta guidance counselor to leave school
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Messalonskee boys basketball ready to take final step in Class A title game
The senior-powered Eagles are set to face Falmouth for the Class A state title on Friday night.
Sidney woman indicted on murder charge in death of 14-year-old boy
Megan McDonald, 39, is accused of killing Quincy McDonald, who is believed to be her son.