United Way of Kennebec Valley raised $19,899 to support community programming at its 52nd annual Golf Scramble, a $4,644 increase from last year. Twenty-seven teams competed and 32 businesses sponsored the tournament, held Aug. 1 at the Augusta Country Club in Manchester, according to a news release from the Augusta-based United Way chapter. Proceeds from […]
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Motorcycle ride set for Aug. 21 to support China resident, family
A motorcycle ride fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 21, at Poulin-Turner Union Hall on 53 Waterville Road in Skowhegan. Proceeds will benefit Steve Arsenault of China, and his wife and three young children. On June 17, Arsenault, 37, was able to receive the heart transplant he so desperately needed. He is recovering at home […]
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Kennebec Land Trust to hold annual meeting Aug. 21 in Wayne
Kennebec Land Trust staff, board members and supporters plan to meet Sunday, Aug. 21, for the trust’s 2022 annual meeting. The meeting will be held at Camp Androscoggin, 126 Leadbetter Road on Androscoggin Lake in Wayne. People can help celebrate another successful year of promoting land conservation through the Kennebec River and Lakes Region, according […]
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Co-op changes name to Belfast Community Co-op
As of Monday, Aug. 8, the Belfast Co-op at 123 High St. is now known as Belfast Community Co-op. Serving Belfast, Waldo County, and countless summer visitors for more than 45 years, the co-op has decided to update its name to reflect the true nature of this community owned grocery store. “Our hope is that […]
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Waterville nonprofit to offer retreat for grieving individuals, families Sept. 24, 25
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plan to host Camp Ray of Hope, a statewide weekend retreat for Maine individuals and families who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. The retreat will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25, at Friends Camp at 729 Lakeview Drive in South China. […]
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‘Sound of Music’ auditions planned in Waterville
Auditions for “The Sound of Music” are planned at the Waterville Opera House Rehearsal Studion, Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St. Auditions for adults are set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. Auditions for children will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. Show dates are set for 7:30 […]
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Manchester teen earns Eagle Scout rank
Mason Noah Pare of Manchester received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Augusta Country Club in Manchester. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows provided the keynote address to the 40 people present praising Mason’s long-term commitment to helping others while enjoying the Scouting program. “We are living in incredibly challenging […]
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Augusta center to offer free beginner tennis clinic Aug. 20
AUGUSTA — A-Copi Tennis and Sports plans to offer a free beginner tennis clinic from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at 23 Leighton Road. Bring court shoes and learn or review the basics. Racquets are available to borrow if needed. Registration is limited to 16 participants, according to a news release from the […]
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Vassalboro Pack 410 treated to visit by Maine Warden Service
Pack to hold open house Aug. 20 at Vassalboro Community School.
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Rhythm Festival to be held at Augusta’s Mill Park Pavilion
AUGUSTA — The Rhythm Festival at Mill Park Pavilion is set for noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug 20. The rain-or-shine festival will feature drumming and all things rhythmic; non-electric instruments are welcomed as well. Hoopers and Poi performers are invited to share their music. The event aims to empower people through rhythm and music. For more […]