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Rochester man found dead on side of road in Berwick. Police impound suspicious vehicle.
ROCHESTER − Police are investigating the untimely death of a Rochester man, found on Friday by the side of the road in Berwick, Maine. Berwick police said the deceased man, Kyle Lang, 26, of Rochester had been reported missing by his family on Thursday and that they found him after receiving a call about an unconscious man "face down in a ditch" in the vicinity of 164 Rochester St. in Berwick. ...
52-Year-Old Man Died Working at a Solar Farm in Maine
A 52-year-old man died Thursday morning while working at a solar farm on Surry Road in Surry. The Maine State Police said Edwin Kendall Jones from Washington, Maine “suffered a medical event while working at the site.”. Cause and Manner of Death. His body was transported to the Office...
Little Shop of Horrors at Ogunquit Playhouse
Now playing on stage at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine, the musical comedy ” Little Shop of Horrors.”. This musical was born from the creative genius of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken and has been devouring the hearts of theater lovers for over 30 years. “Little Shop of...
Sanford Schools Ready for a New Year
Final preparations for the start of the 24/25 school year were the primary focus of the School Committee’s meeting on Aug. 19. Since then, fall athletics have begun and schools have held open houses. New teacher orientation, a staff welcome and an in-service day have taken place. Several new professional staff positions were filled over the summer with what Superintendent Matt Nelson described as outstanding candidates. Maintenance and custodial staff have been hard at work performing annual cleaning and maintenance in all schools.
Community Calendar: Aug. 31-Sept. 8, 2024
Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Ride For Mercy, 10:30 am, Mercy Chapel, 1861 Main St. Maine Attraction Labor Day Water Ski Show, 4 pm, Number One Pond, River St. Salvation Army Food Pantry, 10 am-noon, Salvation Army of Sanford, 871 Main St. Family Story...
‘Michael Vermette: The Monhegan Paintings’
Indian Island, Maine artist Michael Vermette opens his new show, "The Monhegan Paintings," at Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Sept. 5. The show runs through Oct. 5, with a reception for Michael on First Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Vermette's personal and professional history...
Eating Around Maine: The Maine Night Market in Wiscasset
Maine is known for its natural beauty, its people, and its picturesque towns and cities, but it's also known for punching above its weight when it comes to its food scene. And this weekend in Wiscasset, some of the state's Asian-America-Pacific Islander food and beverage producers will be center stage as part of the Maine Night Market.
Local students get ‘Set for Success’
Community Resource Council (CRC)’s annual Set for Success event returned for its second year in its new location, Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The gymnasium was again filled with vendors representing local clubs, parent organizations, church groups, volunteer opportunities and many more. Free backpacks were also handed out to Pre-K (who also got lunchboxes), second, fourth and seventh graders, and newcomers.
Y receives $50,000 grant for enhanced youth programming
The Boothbay Region YMCA is a proud recipient of funding from Mid Coast Parkview Health and LincolnHealth to expand programming for middle and high school youth. “FREE Time [Fun, Readiness, Experience, Expeditions]” programming will begin in the fall and occur after-school. All programming will run on a donation-only model, alleviating traditional fees so as to decrease barriers to participation.
30-Year-Old Man Arrested after Threatening with a Gun in Maine
A 30-year-old man was arrested for threatening a man with a gun at Unity Raceway on Thursday evening. The Maine State Police said Joshua Littlefield from Unity was identified as the suspect and apprehended at his residence. Victim was Familiar with Suspect. Police said the victim was familiar with Littlefield....
'Miles the Moose' greets visitors coming into Maine for long weekend
KENNEBUNK (WGME) -- People may have done a double-take on the turnpike Friday in Kennebunk. Travelers were greeted by the sight of "Miles the Moose" in a bucket truck, waving at all the passing drivers. The Maine Turnpike Authority continued its annual tradition with Miles greeting travelers. In the past,...
Annual wildflower seed fundraiser begins
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to announce our autumn fundraiser - - native wildflower seeds. October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth. Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending to dozens of plants? Replace some of your lawn with a meadow! Create a pollinator strip between your street and property/lawn. Overseed an existing meadow to fill in the gaps. Whether you’re seeding a small space garden, filling in a side yard, or planting across acres of land, wildflowers are an easy-to-grow solution and supportive of pollinators.
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