WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library is presenting its 17th annual Student Art Exhibit, featuring the work of artists from Prescott Memorial Elementary School at the library at 40 Old Union Road, in Washington Village. Art Teacher Anthony Lufkin has guided the students, using a wide range of materials and cultural art forms, to express their […]
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East Wilton-based Masons to hold pickup/takeout supper
The Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton, plans to offer a public pickup/takeout corned beef and cabbage supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Home deliveries will be offered in Farmington […]
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Community info, brainstorming event set for Gardiner
A Think About Gardiner: Community Info & Brainstorming event is planned for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at several downtown locations. With focused topics across multiple downtown locations, this interactive event will share resources and information about Gardiner and collect feedback on how to support a thriving community, according to a news release from Gardiner […]
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Waterville-area hospice group offers volunteer training
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a 24-hour volunteer training for those interested in providing non-medical comfort and support care to patients and their families in end-of-life/hospice care, according to a news release from the nonprofit. The training will be held from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, March 30, April 6, 13, 20 and 27, […]
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Estate of Waterville native, UMaine alumnus awards gift to university
ORONO — University of Maine Fogler Library has received an $800,000 gift from the estate of Lee Gagnon, a Waterville native and a member of the class of 1959, to support an endowed memorial fund in honor of his parents, according to University of Maine Foundation President/CEO Jeffery Mills. The Lionel J. Gagnon and Germaine […]
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Vose Library to host owner of rug-hooking company
UNION — Vose Library is scheduled to host Elizabeth Miller during for its next Vose or Virtual Wednesday program, set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, via Zoom. Nearly 20 years ago Miller moved with her husband and four young kids from suburban New Jersey to a 200-year-old Federal period house and barn in rural […]
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Unity center to offer fermentation workshops
UNITY — The Ecology Learning Center plans to hold the second part of its Fermentation Workshop Series on Sourdough from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the 230 Main St. center. Local baker Michael Scholz of Albion Bread will share his knowledge about the living yeast that will bubble up bread. He will […]
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Waterville society seeks applications for art scholarship
The Waterville Area Art Society is accepting applications for a $1,000 scholarship award, to be given to a graduating high school senior who plans to major or minor in visual arts, performing arts or music. It is open to students from the following schools: Waterville, Winslow, Lawrence, Messalonskee, Erskine Academy, Maine Arts Academy, Mid-Maine Technical […]
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Skowhegan-based women’s club welcomes new members
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Semper Fidelis Club, based in Skowhegan, held its first meeting this year via Zoom with speaker Sarah Irish from the Senior Planning Center. Members — who also hail from neighboring towns of Norridgewock, New Sharon, Canaan and Madison — learned of some tips entering retirement, according to a news […]
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Local students make Rochester Institute of Technology dean’s list
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following local students made the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. Jasmine Ward of Skowhegan is in the business administration-accounting program. Michael Tamborini of Readfield is in the mechanical engineering program. Clara Bowlby of Hallowell is in the illustration program. Joe Crandall of Farmington is in the […]