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Building Trades students in Dexter about to get hands-on experience
DEXTER, Maine (WABI) - Community Organizations in Dexter came together with Tri-County Technical Center to bring back a tradition. “The Kiwanis for many, many years, partnered together to do a home build in the community, which is brings our students out into the community building a home and having that legacy as they go forward in their in their in their careers or wherever they end up. And so, it hasn’t happened for many years. And so, this is just sort of reinstating that partnership with between our club, our community and our school,” said Marcy King, Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis President.
A career in nursing is within reach with education close to home
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital and Eastern Maine Community College are making it easier than ever to pursue a career in nursing by bringing the classroom to our community. Through a collaborative program, Mayo Hospital and EMCC provide future nurses with an option to complete coursework and clinical...
Local woman celebrates 10 years of racing with a win at Speedway 95
HERMON -- Dalaney Dunn has been racing cars since she was just 15-years- old and now, at 25, she's still called "kiddo" by the locals. But don't let that fool you, cause there's nothing juvenile about her need for speed. "Oh I would do it all year long... if I...
Levant Fire Department Celebrates Fire Safety with A Pie to the Face
LEVANT, Maine (WABI) - The Levant Fire Department is giving students at Levant Elementary School a different type of education. The department works with students throughout the school year, teaching them fire safety skills. After completing monthly assignments and proving their fire safety knowledge, students get rewarded at the end...
Monster trucks coming to Speedway 95
HERMON -- They're big, they're loud, and they're in Hermon this weekend. Friday and Saturday, All-Star Monster trucks will be performing at Speedway 95. Organizers say the event is great for families and kids of all ages. Monster truck driver Will Coonse says, "If you can find All-Star Monster Truck...
Near $1.36M AOS 43 budget vote set for June 20 meeting
MILO — More than a dozen years ago SAD 41 formed an Alternative Organizational Structure 43 with SAD 31 of the Howland area. Under the AOS the neighboring school districts share a superintendent and assistant superintendent/director of curriculum as well as some services such as for special education and the business office. Costs are split 50/50 between the two.
Guilford teacher retires after 50 years in district
GUILFORD, Maine (WABI) - There was a special sendoff in Guilford Thursday at Piscataquis Community Secondary School. Ann Dall has taught seventh and eighth grade in the MSAD 4 district for 50 years. Not only teaching math and English, but also coaching the girls’ softball and basketball teams. Thursday...
Maine dog shelter looks to help both pets and people
SEBEC (WVII) -- A dog shelter in Sebec is looking to expand its services in a way you might never imagine. Instead of just rescuing canines from kill shelters, Give a Dog a Home Rescue is going one step further. The nonprofit is looking to start a freeze dry food...
Franklin County residents gather in St. Albans to discuss the economy
On a sunny afternoon in late May, Vermont Public held a community picnic in St. Albans’ Taylor Park. It was a chance for the community to come together, eat food, listen to music, and chat with Vermont Public reporters and producers about their community and the issues that matter most to them in the 2024 elections. It's part of our Citizens Agenda approach to the elections.
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