April is a special month in Teens to Trails’ 16-year history. The nonprofit organization celebrates the birthday of Sara Leone, a Wiscasset high school student who died in a car accident at age 15. Shortly afterward, her parents, Bob and Carol Leone, founded Teens to Trails with the hopes of sharing their daughter’s love of […]
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Foundation opens applications for Children’s Health Small Grant
The Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation has launched the 15th cycle of its Children’s Health Small Grants Program, which supports a wide range of children’s health and wellness initiatives each year. Updated guidelines and requirements are available at klingenstein.org/sadie-harry-davis-foundation. The application period closes at midnight Tuesday, May 31, according to a news release from the […]
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Madison Legion to host in-person barbecue April 30
MADISON — A hamburger, hot dog and chicken in-person barbecue is planned from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St. The cost is $10 per person. Takeouts are available; order ahead by calling 207-696-5848. The event is sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron […]
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Damariscotta trust to host benefit for Ukrainians
All proceeds from the sale will be sent directly to Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children Charities.
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Hall-Dale senior Iris Ireland makes Capstone journey
FARMINGDALE — As Hall-Dale High School seniors think about the end of their high school career, they have one big task left to complete. It is not the typical final exam or a final research paper; it is their Senior Capstone. Each senior is required to complete a Capstone in order to graduate. The senior […]
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Cony Middle, High School names 3rd quarter honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony Middle and High School has announced its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Ahmad Abdalnabi, Emily Atigian, Mallory Audette, Courtney Bacon, Raegan Bechard, Kiara Bowman, Indiya Clarke, Gage Cormier, Emma Crosby, Kevin Curtis, Haylee Cyr, Emma Doiron, Hailey Fischer, Julia Habib, Brianna Harriman and Alexis […]
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Chelsea named Maine’s 83rd age-friendly community
Chelsea has been designated by the American Association of Retired Persons as Maine’s 83rd age-friendly community. The work that happens within the network — which is a program within the larger AARP Livable Communities initiative — is hands-on and locally determined and directed, according to a news release from the town office. Chelsea’s Age-Friendly Committee […]
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Winslow group to celebrate Earth Day during SkillShare event
WINSLOW — In celebration of this year’s Earth Day, the Sisters of St. Joseph and their partners plan to host a free educational Skillshare event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23, at 80 Garland Road. Members of Mid Maine Permaculture will lead the event, where anyone can learn a skill they can then […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes April 19 winners
FAIRFIELD — Suzon Morrison and Maryanne Trafton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s April 19 game. Lee Lenfest and Gabrielle Rice placed second, and Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their […]
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‘The Coldest Game’ loaded with usual suspects
I scrolled endlessly through Netflix, Hulu, Prime, HBOMax and all the myriad offerings on my living room screen and prepared to go to bed. Then I saw Bill Pullman, (“Independence Day,” “The Sinner”) one of my favorite actors, stable, not a headliner, who eschews car chases as a rule, but is a trained actor. Here […]