AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society’s March presentation, “Making Maine: Statehood and the War of 1812” by author Joshua M. Smith, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at the Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St. Smith writes in his book, “Today Americans obsess about disorder in the nation. Politics have become bitterly partisan, […]
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Readfield student makes Wentworth Institute of Technology dean’s list
BOSTON — Natalie Costa of Readfield has made the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Mills foundation receives $25K grant
ROME — The Travis Mills Foundation recently received a $25,000 grant from Kohl’s that will go to serving the nation’s heroes. The foundation is a nonprofit organization started by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Travis Mills, one of only five quadruple amputees from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries, according to […]
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Augusta-based society to offer online talk on pirates March 15
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Historical Society’s March Facebook Live presentation, The Pirates of New England, is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15. It will be presented by Seth Goldstein, the educational coordinator for the Atlantic Black Project, a grass roots nonprofit that examines Maine and New England’s marginalized history and the regions complicity with the […]
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Waterville health center names 3 new board members
WATERVILLE — Three new members have joined HealthReach Community Health Centers’ Governing Board of Directors. Michelle Kelley of Albion works as a postal clerk for the United States Postal Service in Albion. She also brings a background in childcare and customer service, according to a news release from Jessica Billington, centers’ communications specialist. James Higgins […]
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Winthrop center to host 5K Race in Oakland April 30
The race is one of the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center’s largest fundraisers and outreach events.
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Erskine Academy makes March 17 calendar change
SOUTH CHINA — Parents and students should be advised of a change to Erskine Academy’s school calendar. Because of excessive snow days, Friday, March 17, will now be an early release day for all academy students. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. For more information, email Betsy Benner at bbenner@erskine247.com. Check out […]
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Waterville student makes St. Catherine University dean’s list
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Erin Stevens of Waterville has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at St. Catherine University. Stevens is majoring in nursing. The St. Catherine University dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.667 or higher. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Waterville film center to host 2023 Oscar party March 12
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center’s 2023 Oscar Party is set for Sunday, March 12, at 93 Main St. Attendees can walk the red carpet and have catered refreshments at a gala reception prior to a live broadcast of the 95th Academy Awards, celebrating the best films of 2022. “We’ve shown seven out 10 Best […]
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Alfond business innovation institute to offer free workshops
WATERVILLE — The Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College plans to offer a series of six free business startup workshops for individuals in central Maine throughout March and April. All workshops will be held at Dirigo Labs at the Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St. The Big Idea workshop will be held […]