In celebration of International Day of the Girl, Girl Scouts of Maine in South Portland recognized Charlena LaVallee from Gray, Mikaela Spooner from New Sweden, Ayla Clark from Biddeford, and Kimberley Spears from Sidney. They identified the root cause of pressing issues in their communities, created sustainable solutions, and took action to earn the Gold […]
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Wind gust causes pickup hauling camper to jackknife on I-95 in Sidney, police say
The crash occurred Sunday afternoon and emergency crews had to close the interstate for about 45 minutes so the truck and camper could be towed from the scene, according to the Maine State Police.
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Sidney man enters insanity plea in second trial on decade-old sexual assault charges against a child
Eric Bard, 32, faces a second trial after his previous conviction was overturned by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court because the district court judge who presided over the first trial improperly met with the prosecution without a lawyer for the defense present.
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Two injured in two-vehicle wreck in Sidney, sheriff’s office says
The collision occurred last week on the Middle Road when a pickup truck tried to pass two other vehicles and then struck one of them as it made a left turn, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office said.
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With renovations to outdoor stage, Sidney arts center looks to draw bigger acts, larger crowds
The Snow Pond Center for the Arts renovates its outdoor stage, the Bowl in the Pines amphitheater, which officials say should allow the organization to provide enhanced experiences for audiences and artists.
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Farm tractor safety classes planned
A four-session farm tractor safety courses are scheduled in two locations by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting Monday, April 4, at Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, Gorham. Classes will continue from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 11 and 25, ending April 30. The […]
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Sap running, if slowly, as central Maine maple producers expect flow to rise with temperatures
Taps are out now, collecting sap to boil down into maple syrup, as back-and-forth weather has slowed maple sugaring slightly.
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Sidney arts academy to host open houses
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy plans to hold open houses for prospective students on the following dates: • Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 4 p.m. • Thursday, March 24, at 5 p.m. • Tuesday, April 12, at 5 p.m. • Monday, May 9, at 5 p.m. • Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m. Students will have […]
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Former Olympian returns to Maine for 10th Pond Hockey Classic in Sidney
Maine native Marc Pelchat participated in the 1998 and 2002 Olympics, and returned to his home state for this weekend’s 10th annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic.
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Maine Pond Hockey Classic to return for 10th year
The registration deadline has been extended to Jan. 14 for select divisions.