WHITEFIELD – A fire department open house and Christmas party with Santa has been scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at 24 Townhouse Road. At 4:30 p.m. Santa will arrive by a fire truck, light the Christmas tree, greet children and pass out gifts. Cookies, cider, popcorn and music will be provided, along with […]
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Waterville’s KVCAP program receives national recognition
WATERVILLE — KVCAP’s Maine Families Home Visiting program, serving residents of Kennebec and Somerset counties, has earned an endorsement from Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc., as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate, making it one of the top-performing home-visiting affiliates within Parents as Teachers’ international network. The official designation was made in October. Being named a […]
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Whitefield Library plans pop-up caroling Dec. 16
Whitefield Library plans to sponsor an evening of caroling from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Sheepscot General Store, 98 Town House Road in Whitefield. People can sing around the outdoor fire pit, drink hot cocoa and visit with friends. For more information on this free event, call Sue McKeen at 207-446-7473. Check […]
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Maine Arts Academy launches tree decorating fundraiser
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy has introduced a new event, Donate to Decorate our Tree. The academy is selling different types of ornaments. Each gift will benefit its New Home Fund and brighten the office. Decorations range in price from $5 to $100, and any additional donations are appreciated. To purchase an ornament, visit maineartsacademy.org. […]
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Hallowell seeks volunteers for Dec. 15 children’s Christmas party
The city of Hallowell plans to sponsor a children’s Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 15. Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6 p.m. on a firetruck in front of City Hall at 1 Winthrop St. There will be arts and crafts, snacks and a present for each child. Santa also will have a box available for […]
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Quarry Road Trails to offer Nordic Skiing, snowshoeing
Community Ski Free Days are scheduled for Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 11.
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Fairfield Police to host Cops Care for Kids event Dec. 15, 16
The Fairfield Police Department plans to hold its annual Cops Care for Kids event Thursday and Friday, Dec. 15 and 16. Officers will host families at the Fairfield Community Center at 61 Water St. for a movie, hot cocoa and presents. Families can sign up for their preferred date and time at fairfieldcopscare.com. Through Cops […]
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Augusta Food Bank gets surprise food donation
The Augusta Food Bank received donated food items Nov. 30 from UScellular to aid the food bank in its mission of providing a supplemental source of food to individuals and families in need. This donation will help stock the shelves and help feed an average of 350 households in the community. The company delivered nearly […]
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Grace Christian Academy recognizes honor students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Honors: Ben Fors, Grade 9 Joshua Grant, Grade 7 Caleb Juarez, Grade 8 Nathan Juarez, Grade 7 High Honors: Anabelle Barry, Grade 8 Connor Barry, Grade 7 Layla Bazemore, Grade 6 […]
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‘Play that Goes Wrong’ auditions set for Dec. 12, 13 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Auditions for “The Play That Goes Wrong” are set for 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 12 and 13, on the Waterville Opera House Main Stage, 1 Common St. Callbacks will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, “The Play That Goes Wrong” is a play-within-a-play that […]