Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival Cancelled For 2020

 

Due to State Mandate Regarding Large Gatherings 

Organizers of the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival have officially pulled the plug on this year’s festival following Governor Mills’ news conference on Tuesday, April 28, in which she announced that no gatherings could be held in the state of Maine with more than 50 people until at least the first of September, to ensure the health and safety of residents during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  This year’s festival was planned for July 25th and 26th.

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Artist Hosts Painting Retreat in Lubec

 

By Natalie Boomer

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Michael Chesley Johnson will begin his 16th season hosting painting retreats in Lubec this summer. These quiet workshops are for the plein air painter, or outdoor painter, who enjoys cobblestone beaches, romantic lighthouses, broad meadows, overlooking cliffs, working harbors and more.

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Virtual Presentation of Maine’s Native Turtles

 

By Natalie Boomer 

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The Downeast Coastal Conservancy and nature photographer Paul Powers will be hosting a virtual presentation on Maine’s native turtles on Thursday, May 28th. 

They will be “Bringing Maine’s Native freshwater turtles out of their shells and into the spotlight,” with part two of Powers’ educational series on Maine’s native amphibians and reptiles. 

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Trescott Drug Raid Nabs Three

 

Maine Drug Enforcement says three men were arrested on drug charges in the Washington County Town of Trescott overnight that evolved into a police standoff.  As part of an ongoing criminal investigation, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) and Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant at the home of Mark Fields on County Road in Trescott Wednesday evening 

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Princeton Man Brings Interesting Hobby to the Area

 

By Natalie Boomer

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Bill Seavey, of Princeton, has always wanted to become a pilot, but went for the next best thing and started flying radio-controlled aircraft, and he hasn’t stopped for the last 20 years.

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Round Pond Memorial Day Service of Remembrance

 

Submitted by Ann Montgomery

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Community Members Come Together to Help Family after Motorcycle Crash

 

By Natalie Boomer

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On May 30th, Sonya Lunn and Blaine McLaughlin were in a serious motorcycle accident on Route 9. 

According to Lunn’s brother, Michael Curran, the two were hit by a drunk driver and were both rushed to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor with serious injuries. 

Lunn is on the road to recovery, but McLaughlin sadly passed at the hospital due to his injuries. 

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

 

Jayna Smith

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When Baileyville Fire Chief John McPhee noticed his neighbor’s lawn hadn’t yet been mowed this year, he knew he could easily get help to complete that task and some other chores around the residence.  

McPhee sent out a call to his fire department crew, asking for some able bodies to do some yard work for a very deserving couple, the McCrays.  In typical firefighter fashion, they were quick to respond. 

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Local Students Receive Scholarship

Nolan McCullough and Paige Sockabasin each received a scholarship, presented annually in honor of Michael Severance.  Les Severance, Michael’s father, decided this year to present it to two of the Pine Tree Store employees, both of whom are graduating.  The store is owned by Les Severance and Brinda Leighton.  Each year they have a dance to raise money for this scholarship to be given so that Michael will not be forgotten.  Nolan has been a summer resident of Grand Lake Stream since the age of two, spending his summers with his grandparents, David and Jenifer McCullough.  He will attend the

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Perry School Ends Year with Teacher Parade

 

Jayna Smith

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The 92 students who attend Perry Elementary School got to say good-bye for the summer to their teachers in a very unique way, all to end the very unique school year.  Last Friday, students got to watch a teacher parade that covered all of the roads and routes throughout the town and by the homes of the students.

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