Karen Beaudoin

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November 1, 2019

MSK has interim assistant principal

Nathan Bean has been selected to fill the position formerly held by Margaret Parkhurst.
Published
October 31, 2019

Vets’ Day 5K benefits Honor Flight Maine

Wells Chamber of Commerce will host its sixth annual Veterans’ Day 5K on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. The 5K run/walk will start and end at the Wells Elks Lodge, 356 Bald Hill Road, Wells. Proceeds for the event will benefit Honor Flight Maine. The first 100 registrants will receive a free long-sleeve T-shirt. […]
Published
October 31, 2019

Five Saco council candidates unopposed on Nov. 5

SACO — While all wards will vote for mayor in the Nov. 5 municipal election, those running for City Council terms in Wards 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 are unopposed in their bids for office. Incumbent Marshall Archer is seeking re-election in Ward 1; a 2-year term. James Purdy is unopposed in his bid […]
Published
October 28, 2019

High school roundups — ’Builders fall to Leavitt in football finale, Lisbon girls soccer in action

TURNER — Wyatt Hathaway threw for two touchdowns and had a 53-yard TD run as Leavitt defeated Morse, 56-14, in a Class C South high school football game Friday. Hathaway factored into the Hornets (8-0) first two touchdowns, his TD run and a completed 63-yard scoring pass to Keegan Melanson, who also caught both 2-point conversions […]
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October 28, 2019

Blood donation opportunities available

The American Red Cross says donors of all blood types, especially platelet donors and those with type O blood, are urged to give now to ensure a stable supply this fall. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor […]
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October 28, 2019

Mt. Ararat football rolls

BETHEL — Mt. Ararat jumped out to a 20-0 lead and never looked back en route to a 42-14 victory over Telstar in high school football action on Saturday. The Eagles finished the regular season with a 6-2 record and will host Yarmouth this upcoming Saturday in the large school eight-man semifinals. The likely start is […]
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October 28, 2019

Letters: Why Woolwich selectmen support CMP corridor; Tree clearing reflects badly on area

Why Woolwich selectmen support CMP corridor We’re all aware that the proposed Central Maine Power corridor upgrade project has created much controversy this year. We are in support of New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) and we’d like to explain why. In October 2017, CMP spokesman, John Carroll, was present at a Woolwich Selectboard meeting to provide an overview […]
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October 28, 2019

Michael Reagan: Madness in the Middle East

Most sane Americans want troops to come home. Unfortunately, the people in charge of our foreign policy are not sane.
Published
October 28, 2019

Douglas Rooks: Our endangered ‘government of laws’

For Mainers, some of the current events unfolding in Washington may seem familiar.
Published
October 25, 2019

St. Patrick’s Church Christmas Fair

Fourteen vendors will be at the St. Patrick’s Church Christmas Fair with their unique items perfect for gift giving. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at 380 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle. St. Patrick’s Church crafters will have many new items available and there will be homemade baked […]