As two of the 10 teams selected from Maine, local students to compete in Dallas against students from across the United States and other countries.
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Monmouth library to host ‘Detective Byron’ mystery series author
MONMOUTH — Cumston Public Library plans to host Bruce Robert Coffin, award-winning author of the Portland-based “Detective Byron” mystery series at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21, via Zoom. A former detective sergeant with more than 27 years in law enforcement, Coffin supervised all homicide and violent crime investigations for Maine’s largest city, according to a […]
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Monmouth begins review of proposed 2022-23 budget
Preliminary spending plan includes slight increases for heating, electricity and cost-of-living adjustments.
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Local students make Clark University dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Seven local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Clark University. Hailey J. Parsons of Naples was named to first honors. Hunter D. Emery of Auburn was named to first honors. Meghan E. Kennedy of Monmouth was named to first honors. Lawson H. Dunford of Gray was named […]
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Ice fishing derby on Cobbossee set for March 5
The second annual Cobbossee Ice Fishing Derby is planned from sunrise to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Cobbossee Lake stretches into Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, West Gardiner and Winthrop. This year the derby will help benefit Cony Project Graduation, the YMCA Camp of Maine and The Friends of The Cobbossee Watershed, according to a news release […]
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Monmouth Academy names honor students
Monmouth Academy has announced the following students were named to its first-semester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Seniors — Summa cum laude: Alexa Allen, Haley Atwood, Natalie Aube, Averi Beaudoin, Hayden Fletcher, Kyleigh Gowell, Megan Ham, Ethan Handley, Casey Kaplan, Mia Luce, Mara Poulin, Lily Turcotte and Elise Zwetsloot. Magna cum laude: Jacob […]
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Fire damages century-old duplex home in Readfield
Firefighters from across the region spent about 10 hours knocking down the fire and putting out hot spots after the blaze was reported on Tallwood Drive.
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Bates College recognizes local Dana Scholars
LEWISTON — Three local students have been named Dana Scholars at Bates College. They are Colin Marquis Boutin of Mechanic Falls, Becca Zimmerman of Turner, and Ed Zuis of Monmouth. Established in 1965 through the support of the Charles A. Dana Foundation, the Dana Scholars Program recognizes exemplary academic excellence and promise, leadership potential and […]
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Monmouth student named Dana Scholar at Bates College
LEWISTON — Ed Zuis of Monmouth was one of 20 members of the Bates College class of 2024 to be named a Dana Scholar. Zuis, the son of Edmund Zuis and Catherine V. Squires, is a 2020 graduate of Monmouth Academy. Established in 1965 through the support of the Charles A. Dana Foundation, the Dana […]
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Association eyes proactive steps to stop invasive plant spread at key Kennebec County lake
If left untreated, the Eurasian watermilfoil could devastate Lake Cobbossee’s ecosystem and contaminate other Maine lakes, advocates say.