SKOWHEGAN — The Somerset Career and Technical Center plans to host a career fair from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, for the community to meet employers looking to hire. The fair will be held in the Skowhegan Area High School gymnasium, 61 Academy St. More than 50 businesses and organizations will attend. Having a resume […]
Tedda Henry
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Something for everyone in newest ‘Great Expectations,’ writes J.P. Devine
I was taken, in my New York days, by a girl named Estella, who insisted that I read Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations,” because she was named after the character in the novel. I didn’t get very far with the book or Estella, and abandoned both. Make of that what you will. I just finished three […]
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Damariscotta library to host artificial intelligence expert April 13
Bill Silver and his wife Judy are best known locally for their Gizmo Garden programs.
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St. Albans program brings disability awareness, joy of reading to schools
During March, individuals who participate in SKILLS, Inc.’s community support programs visited local elementary schools to read aloud and converse with students. These visits were made to foster community connections during National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Students at Etna-Dixmont School in Etna and Somerset Elementary School in Hartland heard the book “A Dog and His […]
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville April 4 were Jeannine Prewitt and Jessie Gunther. Su Morrison and Dick Quinlan placed second. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Clubs winners March 29 were Sharron Hinkley […]
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Unity-based coalition seeks stewards for Hills to Sea Trail section
The Hills to Sea Trails Coalition is looking for individuals willing to steward a section of the Hills to Sea Trail. The trail passes through Belfast, Waldo, Knox, Montville, Freedom and Unity. Completed in 2016, the trail is a footpath and crosses the land of more than 60 private landowners. Stewards check their trail sections […]
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Kennebec Valley District volunteer Scout leaders hold merit badge college
AUGUSTA — Taking place at the Augusta First Church of the Nazarene, a merit badge college for the Boy Scouts was held by volunteer Scouting leaders of the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. The event was held on two days, spanning across two months. The first half of the Merit Badge College was held Feb. […]
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Easter egg hunt set for April 8 at Augusta’s Mill Park
A free Easter egg hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, at Mill Park in Augusta. The egg hunt will start at 9 a.m. at Mill Park at 1 Northern Ave., with later start times for older children: Toddlers and pre-K: 9-9:20 a.m.; Kindergarten and first grade: 9:20-9:40 a.m.; Second and third grade: 9:40-10 a.m.; […]
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville March 28 were Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey. Rona Backstrom and Su Morrison placed second, with Natasha Rosenbaum and Jessie Gunther third. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge […]
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Waterville center to offer free showing of ‘A Breath of Life’ April 9
A Q&A with local trans activists and Colby students will follow.