Verona Island

5.3 Million Dollars Is Low Bid for Waldo-Hancock Bridge Demolition

VERONA ISLAND — Although a formal contract has yet to be awarded, the low bidder for the demolition of the Waldo-Hancock Bridge has been named.

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Thursday, August 02, 2012 at 8:29 am

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New York Woman Faces Crack Cocaine Charge

VERONA – A New York City woman who is leasing a home on Verona Island was arrested Thursday on a drug trafficking charge.

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Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:03 am

Cops & Courts |

Family of Five Safe After Boat Flips Off Verona Island

VERONA ISLAND — A family from Veazie was rescued from the waters off Verona Island after the boat they were traveling in capsized June 12…

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Monday, June 18, 2012 at 8:29 am

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Verona Island Voters Opt for Same as Last Year

VERONA ISLAND — In what everyone present agreed was a record-setting event, a small band of residents made their way through 33 warrant articles in…

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Wednesday, May 02, 2012 at 1:36 pm

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Holt, Phelan Win First-ever Bridge the Gap Races

VERONA ISLAND — More than 100 runners turned out Saturday for the first-ever Bridge the Gap road-racing event, which featured both five- and 10-kilometer races.

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Sunday, April 08, 2012 at 9:44 am

Running & Cycling |

Verona Island Town Meeting Is April 28

VERONA ISLAND — The annual Town Meeting will be held Saturday, April 28, at 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 8:48 am

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Scholarship Fund Seeks Applicants

BUCKSPORT — Applications are now available for the Caroline Crooker Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is for Bucksport, Orland, Verona Island and Orrington residents ages 18…

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 8:17 am

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Community-style Acupuncture Offered in Verona Island

VERONA ISLAND — If you’ve ever wanted to try acupuncture now is your chance with the opening of Down East Community Acupuncture on Route 1…

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 9:03 am

Health |

Women Business Owners Group Seeks Members

VERONA ISLAND — A group of women in the Bucksport area have created a group for networking, education and support among women business owners.

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Friday, February 03, 2012 at 10:49 am

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Women’s Business Group to Meet

VERONA ISLAND — Female business owners and women who are interested in starting a business are invited to an open house of Bay Area Women…

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:42 am

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Roland H. Shorey Sr.

VERONA ISLAND — Roland “Sandy” H. Shorey Sr. was born Oct. 27, 1946, one of seven children to Albert W. and Alice (McCleod) Shorey. Sandy…

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 2:32 pm

Obituaries |

New Location for DownEast Community Acupuncture

DownEast Community Acupuncture has announced the opening of its new location on U.S. Highway 1 in Verona Island.

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Tuesday, December 06, 2011 at 9:38 am

Business |

UPDATE: Investigation Into Reverend's Death Continuing

BELFAST - The Waldo County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the death of the Rev. Robert Carlson of Bangor.

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Monday, November 14, 2011 at 3:57 pm

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Minister Who Was Civic Leader Found Dead in Penobscot River

VERONA ISLAND — The Rev. Robert Carlson, a civic leader who was president of Penobscot Community Health Care, was found dead Sunday.

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Monday, November 14, 2011 at 11:38 am

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Rise & Shine Restaurant Opens in Verona Island

VERONA ISLAND — A Swanville couple have opened the Island Rise & Shine Restaurant, offering breakfast and lunch daily.

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Friday, October 14, 2011 at 10:59 am

Business |

Craft Fair Spaces Now Available

VERONA ISLAND — The Verona Island Women’s Club is now renting table space for the Nov. 12 craft fair at the Verona Island Town Hall.

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Tuesday, September 06, 2011 at 2:04 pm

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Dams that Pose Threats to Lives, Property Lack State Inspection

AUGUSTA — Maine is not living up to the state law that requires regular inspections of the 93 dams in the state classified as hazardous…

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 8:30 am

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Seniors Club to Meet Aug. 31

BUCKSPORT — The Bucksport Senior Citizens Club will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 1:30 p.m. at the Bucksport Senior Citizens Center.

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Monday, August 22, 2011 at 11:39 am

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Craft Fair Space Now Available

VERONA ISLAND — The Verona Island Women’s Club is now renting table space for the Nov. 12 craft fair at the Town Hall.

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Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 7:56 am

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Ed Hatch Named BHS Assistant Principal

BUCKSPORT — The Regional School Unit 25 School Board June 1 named Ed Hatch the new assistant principal/athletic director at Bucksport High School.

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Wednesday, June 08, 2011 at 9:57 am

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