Allison Pease of Belgrade, a physical therapist assistant major at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, is one of 10 Maine community college students awarded full tuition scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. The students were celebrated May 23 in an online event with Gorman family members and […]
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Augusta chamber to host Women’s Network luncheon June 8
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, June 8, at the Augusta Civic Center at 76 Community Drive. There will be a panel discussion, Planning for Your Future Self: A Discussion on Personal Finances, Estate Planning, and Insurance Considerations. […]
Mixed media paintings exhibit to open in Hallowell June 10
HALLOWELL — The Harlow plans this month to present ”Explorations,” a solo exhibition of mixed media paintings by Brunswick Artist Erin Seegers. Explorations will open Friday, June 10, and be on view until Saturday, July 23, at the 100 Water St. gallery. The Harlow will host an opening reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June […]
‘Walk With Me’ no happy gay journey
The nominee from Waterville’s Railroad Square Cinema for June’s Pride Month this year is writer/director Isabel del Royal’s (“Smile for the Camera TV” series) debut film, “Walk With Me.” del Royal, a newcomer to the mad, mad world of filmmaking, makes a nice try at working with the tools, ideas and palettes of those who […]
Kennebec County District Scouts honor healthcare workers
AUGUSTA — The Scouts of Kennebec Valley District on May 18 showed their appreciation to healthcare workers during the annual Distinguished Leadership Reception. Since the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, Maine has recorded 259,058 cases of COVID-19 and 2,343 deaths. Doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers have been on the frontline of the fight even […]
Palermo student graduates from Grove City College
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Kayla Hubbard of Palermo graduated May 14 from Grove City College. Hubbard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics.
Dresden student makes Grove City College dean’s list
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Isaak Flaming of Dresden, a exercise science major at Grove City College, has been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list with distinction. Flaming, a 2020 graduate of Morse High School, is the son of Glenn and Simone Flaming. Students eligible for the dean’s list with distinction have a GPA […]
Friends of Razorville Chapel seek help to refurbish Washington building
WASHINGTON — The Friends of Razorville Chapel seeks funds to refurbish the long-idled chapel at the corner of Route 105 and Young’s Hill Road. The building was acquired from The International Society of Christian Endeavor after a years-long search to ferret out the legal owner of the property. Originally a schoolhouse, the structure was relocated […]
Chelsea student makes dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Rebekah McKay of Chelsea was named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.
Skowhegan museum continues Wabanaki series with 4th lecture June 9
The Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center is set to hold the fourth lecture of the Wabanaki Voices Speaker Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Tewksbury Hall on Island Avenue. Darren Ranco, a Penobscot Tribal member, is an associate professor of anthropology and coordinator of Native American research at the University of […]