The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association unveiled the 2023 Common Ground Country Fair artwork Jan. 10 at the Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta. The artwork for the fair’s promotional materials is selected from contest submissions each year. This year’s artwork by Rebekah Lowell is titled “Monarchs and Milkweed.” With the monarch butterfly population declining […]
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Kennebec Valley Scouting district names 2023 officers
The Kennebec Valley District of the Scouting program selected a slate of officers for 2023 at its annual meeting Jan. 4. Chuck Mahaleris of Augusta was elected district chairman, joining District Commissioner Eric Handley of Sidney and District Executive Michael Perry of Jay as the Key Three for the Scouting District. Joseph Poulin of Oakland […]
Colby museum names new curator
WATERVILLE — Elisa Germán has been appointed Lunder Curator of Works on Paper and Whistler Studies by the Colby College Museum of Art. Through innovative research, writing, and curation, Germán has distinguished herself as a leading contributor to the field of works on paper, according to a news release from the museum. At Colby, German’s […]
Washington library showcasing Palermo woman’s artwork
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library is displaying an art show, “Legends and Legacies,” by Connie Bellet of Palermo at the 40 Old Union Road library. The art show will be on view through February. Many of the paintings have songs that go with them, which were recorded by singer-songwriter Phil White Hawk and were part […]
Waterville issues downtown parking ban for Jan. 18
The city of Waterville has issued a downtown winter parking ban, requiring the Concourse and downtown to be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18. This allows for snow cleanup by the public works department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more […]
Program to offer free federal, state income tax preparation
The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free federal and state income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals. Returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers. The program is funded by the AARP Foundation, a tax-exempt charitable organization, and the IRS, according to a news release from Christine Stenberg, district coordinator. Counselors will help individuals […]
Jackman school recognizes two students for December
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School has announced its December student of the month and Random Acts of Kindness recipient. Blaine Nadeau, a sophomore, was selected as student of the month for December. Selection was based on the Habit of Mind criteria: Meeting quality standards. CJ Allen, a junior, was named the school’s Random Acts […]
Hallowell troop honors 3 Eagle Scouts
HALLOWELL — Troop 647 of Hallowell Scouts and alumni gathered Jan. 5 for dinner and recognize three young men who earned the Eagle rank a while ago but had yet to be honored: Zachary Truman, Zackery Ellis and Corbin Eldridge, all of Farmingdale. The gathering took place at the American Legion Post 6, according to […]
Augusta’s 1st Amendment Museum names new board leadership
Gene Policinski will succeed museum co-founder Genie Gannett as board president.
Maine Arts Academy students to present ‘Wolf’s Bane’ Jan. 24-26
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy’s Student Theater Company plans this month to present “Wolf’s Bane,” an original play written by MeAA senior Ava Bickford and directed by senior Owen Hines. The murder mystery thriller offers a wide array of exciting characters, according to a news release from Diane Manter, academy office manager and admissions director. […]