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Clinton celebrates July 4th in a big way
CLINTON, Maine (WABI) - The Central Maine Fourth of July celebration in Clinton continued on Thursday. Festivities began Tuesday and have brought in folks from surrounding towns for the fun. ”You get to enjoy the entertainment that they have, you get to enjoy the enjoy the concerts, you get to...
Veteran bikers escort Vietnam memorial
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - A group of veteran bikers gathered in Waterville this morning to help escort a moving tribute to Vietnam veterans. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is on its way to Guilford. A group of more than one hundred bikers led by police and the wall itself is...
Central Maine’s 4th of July begins
CLINTON, Maine (WABI) - If you’re looking to start the Independence Day fun a little early, the Central Maine 4th of July celebration began today. They’re expecting a big turnout. The Clinton fairgrounds will be the site of all the fun that runs through tomorrow closing out with...
Waldo County teacher enters semifinals for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year
BELFAST — The 2024 Waldo County Teacher of the Year has advanced to the semifinal round that will eventually weed out Maine’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Shilo Burnham, of the East Belfast School, is one of eight Maine teachers who’ve been selected for the semifinals. “These...
Citizens express concerns over solar farm project in Brooks
BROOKS -- As efforts for more renewable energy continue across the state, a new solar farm is currently being built in the town of Brooks. However, several residents have been outspoken over their concerns about what this project means for the future of their community. Solar farms are popping up...
EVENTS: China Village Fire Dept. annual chicken BBQ July 6
The annual chicken barbecue sponsored by the China Village Fire Department will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. The cost is $15 and will include a half chicken, baked beans, potato chips, roll and can of soda or bottled water. They plan to offer a drive-thru service again this year. Tables and chairs will be available for seating inside the station, or meals may be packaged to go. They also accept donations, made payable to the China Village Fire Dept., P.O. Box 6035, China Village, ME 04926.
A memorial traveling across the country honoring Vietnam veterans lands in Guilford
WATERVILLE/GUILFORD -- Around 100 veterans and supporters alike fell in line and rode together to escort the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall from Waterville to Guilford. "This has made my day, made my day," said Paul Zimmerman, Owner of the Red Maple Inn who led the coordinating efforts for the event since January. "I had a lot of people behind me."
EVENTS: Chadwick Cemetery Association annual meeting (2024)
The Chadwick Hill Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Thurssday, July 11, 2024, at 4 p.m., at the South China Community Church, 246 Village St., South China. New members are welcome. All interested parties are invited to attend. For additional information contact Jiff Zimmerman at 445-4000. Responsible journalism...
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