WillowsAwake Winery in Leeds planted vines, hired a winemaker, invested heavily in infrastructure and the effort is beginning to bear fruit.
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Leeds society to hold Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 12
LEEDS — A Veterans Day ceremony, coordinated by the Leeds Historical Society, will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, to honor the men and women of Leeds who have served in our name. All will gather at the Leeds Memorial Park in Leeds Center, at the corner of Route 106 and the […]
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Leeds woman denies federal gun charge
Kayla McDonald faces a charge of making a straw purchase at a Buckfield gun shop.
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Turner-area schools qualify for free breakfast, lunch programs
School Administrative District 52 schools qualify for free breakfast and lunch programs. All students enrolled in Turner Primary, Turner Elementary, Greene Central, Leeds Central, Tripp Middle and Leavitt Area High schools may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household applications may not be required to receive […]
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Turner-based school board tables proposed changes to tobacco and drug policy
One board member proposed involving parents when a child is caught with banned substances.
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Leeds to celebrate bicentennial of 1st town meeting Sept. 8
The Leeds Historical Society is set to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first town meeting there at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the History Center on Route 106 in Leeds Center. Visitors can check out the newly renovated building and view the exhibit of original documents from the early meetings; refreshments will be […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Schools’ most pressing problem: post-pandemic achievement gaps or culture issues
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Greene stands to answer whether voters want to see their school board focus on more traditional education issues or pursue controversial policies.
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University of Vermont names local graduates
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Nine local students earned degrees from the University of Vermont. Emily Freid of Bridgton graduated with a bachelor’s in biological science. Finn Johnston of Pownal graduated with a bachelor’s in statistics. Tyler Woolston of Raymond graduated with a bachelor’s in community entrepreneurship. Jacob Smith of Lewiston graduated with a bachelor’s in professional […]
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Leeds seeks oldest resident for Boston Post Cane
With the passing of Elizabeth Murphy in June at age 95, the Leeds Historical Society, in conjunction with the Town of Leeds, is trying to determine to whom the Boston Post Cane should now be presented. In order to be considered the town’s oldest citizen, an individual must have resided in and/or been eligible to […]