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Gardiner’s weekly classic car show continues to celebrate nostalgia, car culture despite relocating due to flooding
For more than two decades, Gardiner’s Thursday Night Cruise-In has drawn car lovers from across the state to swap stories and share their mutual love of antique, vintage and classic cars.
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Winthrop hires new town manager who was previously Belgrade’s top administrator
Anthony Wilson, who is currently director of communications and operations for the Belgrade-based nonprofit 7 Lakes Alliance, will start the Winthrop job on June 5.
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As concerns continue over water quality, group launches protection plan for Messalonskee Lake
The 7 Lakes Alliance has begun a two-year project to reduce erosion along roads and homes that could ultimately lead to algae blooms in the lake.
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Manchester brush fire draws ground, air attack across 4 acres of woodland
Firefighters from five area departments, with help from a Maine Forest Service helicopter, spent about five hours Monday putting out a brush fire on the wooded east side of Manchester.
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Central Maine fires draw crews from across the region
A small fire in an apartment, a brush fire and a vehicle fire that spread to a garage kept fire crews hopping Friday afternoon and evening.
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Farmington Scout leader honored at Klondike Derby
Gearry “Smiley” Judkins, Scoutmaster of Farmington Troop, received the District Award of Merit for his devotion to the youth of Maine. The award was presented during the Klondike Derby held Jan. 21 at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade. “Gearry, better known as Smiley, has been a great asset to the Scouting program in Kennebec Valley,” said […]
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Smithfield man hospitalized after car collides with railroad machinery in Belgrade
William Bockman, 83, suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening early Thursday when his car collided with a railroad tamper on Route 27, according to officials.
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Belgrade camp hosts Lego Pinewood Derby
More than 60 Cubs and Scouts, some from as far away as Buxton, West Paris and Bath, rolled into Belgrade’s Camp Bomazeen Nov. 12 for the second annual Lego Pinewood Derby. Isa Russell of Lewiston Troop 2019 won Best in Show with her Phoenix Lego Derby Car. She is a Life Scout from Randolph and […]
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Scout leaders attend outdoor training in Belgrade
BELGRADE — Scout Leaders completed training courses during the weekend of Oct. 22 at Camp Bomazeen. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training and the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills were the two courses offered. BALOO provides basic instruction for any Cub Scout adult leader or parent who will go on Cub Scout Den or Pack […]