As a part of Kennebec Land Trust’s 2022 Lyceum, Maine Medicinal Plants: Cultural Uses, Ecology and Botany, the trust plans to offer three field workshops throughout the summer and fall. Eric Doucette, associate professor of biology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and past president of the Maine Josselyn Botanical Society, will lead a field-based […]
mount vernon maine
Posted inCommunity
Maranacook Community High lists top 10 students for class of ’22
Anna Erb has been named valedictorian, and Sara St. Clair salutatorian.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State
Historic headstone discovered in courthouse basement headed home to Rome
The discovery of a headstone in a disused part of the Kennebec County Courthouse sparked a search by Dan Brunelle, the county’s facilities manager, to return it to its rightful place.
Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Mount Vernon transportation service changes leadership
MOUNT VERNON — Over the past seven years, three members of the Neighbors Driving Neighbors Board of Directors have led the way: Dan Onion, Sandy Wright and Shelly Fitzgerald. All three helped launch Neighbors Driving Neighbors in 2015 and have been active leaders on the board ever since. All three, while staying on the board, […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Massachusetts college names local president’s list honor students
DUDLEY, Mass. — Tyler Dunn of Mount Vernon and Keegan Choate of Winthrop have been named to the president’s list honors for the 2021 fall semester at Nichols College. The president’s list gives recognition to those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. Students whose semester grade point average is 3.85 or higher for […]
Posted inLocal & State
UPS driver reports smoke after catching whiff of fire at Mt. Vernon home while making delivery
Nathan Allen called 911 on Monday when he smelled smoke at a residence where no one was home, and the local fire chief says he is grateful for the help.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Nichols College appoints Mount Vernon student to council
DUDLEY, Mass. — Tyler Dunn of Mount Vernon is one of 31 students appointed to the inaugural Nichols Senior Advisory Council by college President Glenn M. Sulmasy. The council comprises students who have played significant leadership roles in the Nichols community. Their role is to advise the president and senior administration on issues related to […]
Posted inLocal & State
Fayette officials move forward with wireless contract negotiation for town-wide coverage
Project would bring internet to 825 locations in town, with the community contribution for each location estimated at $467.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Neighbors Driving Neighbors to hold volunteer orientation
MOUNT VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors seeks volunteers to become drivers for the nonprofit organization. Serving the towns of Belgrade, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Rome and Vienna, the organization matches drivers with residents who need a ride to medical appointments, the grocery store and other errands. References and a background check are required for new drivers, […]