SALT LAKE CITY — The following local residents have earned an award of excellence at Western Governors University. Jen Paradis of Augusta earned an award at the university’s College of Business. Abigayle Laverdiere of Fairfield earned an award at the university’s School of Education. Olivia Nicks of Unity earned an award at the university’s College […]
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Capital Area Technical Center names September professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has announced its September professionals of the month, according to a news release from Stephanie Turgeon, Student Services coordinator. London Putnam of Readfield is a senior at Maranacook Community High School enrolled for the second year in the culinary arts program. She was on a CATC team that won the Maine […]
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Maine Veterans’ Art Exhibition event set for Nov. 1 in Augusta
The Maine Arts Commission plans to honor veteran artists and to celebrate the Maine Veterans’ Art Exhibition from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. The event will be held in the Maine State House Hall of Flags at the State Capitol Complex in Augusta. In 2015, the Maine Legislature passed a provision declaring Nov. […]
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Readfield to host theater group at town office Nov. 1
The Readfield Community Library and the Age-Friendly Readfield Committee are collaborating to bring an interactive theater performance to Readfield, featuring the Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater group based out of Augusta. The free event is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Readfield Town Office, 8 Old Kents Hill Road. Refreshments and a […]
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Fall cleanup for St. Michael Parish cemeteries to begin Oct. 31
The cemetery committee of St. Michael Parish in Augusta reminds parishioners and visiting families that the final cemetery clean-up of 2022 will take place the week of Oct. 31, according to a news release from David Madore, committee chairman. In Augusta: • St. Augustine, 61-65 Townsend Road; • Holy Family, 139 Townsend Road; and • […]
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Crafters sought for Nov. 19 Christmas fair in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — Vendors and crafters are sought for a Christmas Fair set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Skowhegan Federated Church, 13 Island Ave. To reserve a space, call 207-474-0129. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Lincoln Academy to host open house Nov. 2 in Newcastle
All prospective students are invited to Lincoln Academy’s 2022 Prospective Student Open House, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2. The event will begin in the Alumni Dining Commons in the center of the Lincoln Academy campus, 81 Academy Hill in Newcastle. This year’s event is a return to the in-person open house format at […]
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Halloween Trail of Terror set for Oct. 28, 29 in Union
The Friends of Union Fair plan to sponsor its annual Halloween Trail of Terror from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, at 175 Fairgrounds Lane in Union. The trail is an after-dark, outdoors, escorted walking event through the barns and around the grounds of the Union Fairground. The core team […]
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Vassalboro school group holds food truck night
Vassalboro Community School’s parent-teacher organization recently held a food truck night at the school as a fundraiser for the Michaud Family. Ira Michaud is the principal of the Vassalboro Community School, and his son is battling a very rare cancer. Michaud is himself a Cubmaster, and his son Ian is a Cub Scout. Vassalboro Pack […]
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Solon Elementary students contribute to community science project
Using the Maine Audubon’s teaching resources, a local educator and her students contribute to a statewide water quality database by collecting and identifying stream life.