SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two local students were among over 520 students named to the 2022 spring semester president’s list at Western New England University. Kasen Sirois of Sidney is working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication/media and journalism. Casey Vandenbossche of West Gardiner is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree […]
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Randolph youth recognized for courage in fighting rare cancer
Seven-year-old Henry Downs of Randolph was honored July 17 as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock for the courage he has displayed battling a rare cancer at a young age. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues its commitment to supporting the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, […]
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Winslow church to host blueberry festival Aug. 13
Winslow’s annual Blueberry Festival is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St. Admission to the festival grounds is free, according to a news release from the church. Nearly 750 blueberry pies and blueberry baked goods will be available for sale. Blueberry pies ($12 each) can […]
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Area bridge clubs name winners
Elm City Bridge Club Suzon Morrison and Maryanne Trafton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville on Aug. 2. Ed and Joyce Rushton placed second, and Wilma Pouliot and Karen Torrey placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants should bring […]
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Burnham student earns senior writing award at Emerson College
BOSTON — Allison Hughes of Burnham received an award in the nonfiction category for Senior Writing Awards at Emerson College as a distinction winner for Hughes’ essay “Discrete Grief.” Hughes, a creative writing major, is a member of the class of 2022. Check out upcoming area events!
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Common Ground Fair tickets available for sale
UNITY — Tickets are on sale for the 46th annual Common Ground Country Fair. After two years of virtual fairs, this year’s fair will be in person at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s (MOFGA) Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Road. The fair is planned for Friday to Sunday, Sept. 23-25. Recognizing […]
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Waterville-based program receives $50K for job training, facility work
Spectrum plans to kick off the partnership Aug. 6 with a revitalization event.
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St. Michael Parish to collect toothpaste, shampoo for single mothers
In the coming weeks, St. Michael Parish in Augusta plans to help local single mothers who need assistance keeping up with the expenses of caring for their children. Large baskets will be stationed in the front of each parish church on the weekends of Aug. 6 and 7, and 13 and 14 for parishioners and […]
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Augusta chamber to host Women’s Network luncheon Aug. 10
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Women’s Network luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. Elissa Shuman Emmons, president of Charlie’s Honda in Augusta, will discuss her professional and personal journey, according to a news release from […]
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‘Get Low’ a tender-hearted, ancient ghostly love story
Equal parts folk tale, fable and real-life legend about the mysterious, 1930s Tennessee hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral party