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Lake George Park in Canaan to undergo improvements
CANAAN -- Lake George Regional Park is undergoing a major improvement project. Community donations and federal support raised around 1 million dollars for the Lake George Corporation, which manages the park. The land previously served as the site of a summer camp, before it was acquired by the state in...
Dexter council to start budget meetings
DEXTER — With SAD 46 budget numbers in hand, the Dexter Town Council will soon start developing its own spending plan. It will hold budget meetings twice a week beginning May 14. “Starting next week, Tuesday and Thursday 6-8 p.m. — no later than 8 o’clock — we will...
Man transported to hospital with third-degree burns after incident in North Anson
NORTH ANSON, Maine (WABI) - A man was flown to the hospital Friday evening with third-degree burns and respiratory problems according to Central Maine.com. According to the publication, the incident happened on New Portland Road in North Anson after the man attempted to light a campfire with an accelerant. The...
Thomas College senior helps improve mental health on campus
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Seniors at Thomas College in Waterville are getting ready to embark on a new journey after commencement this weekend. Olivia Rowe, a top academic student studying psychology, is leaving her mark on the school after becoming a mental health advocate for her classmates and faculty. The...
Grand jury indicts man accused of robbing convenience store , 3 charged in home invasion
SKOWHEGAN - A man accused of robbing a Big Apple Store in Madison has been indicted by the Somerset County Grand Jury. Seth Johnson, 19, of Skowhegan was indicted on one count of robbery. According to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster , two men armed with guns reportedly took an...
Colby College plans 217-bed residence hall on Waterville,Maine, campus
Colby College plans to build a 109,000-square-foot residence hall on the Waterville, Maine, campus that would house 217 students and be ready for occupancy in 2026. The Kennebec Journal reports that the facility, to be named The Residence on Mayflower Hill Drive, is to be built on what is now a wooded and grassy area, across the street from the new 72,000-square-foot Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts.
Where to Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Flowers in Maine
Finding the perfect flowers for Mother's Day can sometimes be a little tough. You want your flowers to represent your deep love for your mother, the person who brought you life. Moms are pretty much the most important people in the whole wide world to us. So on this special...
Jen Fifield and Valerie Robinson Earn Certified Professional Insurance Agent Designation
Jennifer Fifield and Valerie Robinson, ACSR, of Allen Insurance and Financial have each earned the Certified Professional Insurance Agent designation from the American Insurance Marketing and Sales Society. The CPIA designation emphasizes critical skills in insurance underwriting, coverages marketing and client services. Fifield is the interface associate at Allen. She...
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