BELGRADE — Camp Bomazeen held its annual Haunted Woods program Oct. 2. Youth dressed as their favorite character or monster roamed the historic Horse Point Road camp, visiting Halloween-themed stations. More than 60 youth and adults attended the program, run by 15 Scouting volunteers. Activities included a visit to the haunted med lodge, cooking apples […]
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CATC recognizes September professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has announced its September professionals of the month. Courtney Bacon of Augusta is a senior at Cony High School in Augusta enrolled for the second year in the building construction program. Her favorite project in the class has been designing and creating a three-foot wooden deer head puzzle. She has really […]
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Former U.S. senator, Marine, journalist to kick off lecture series
PITTSFIELD — Former U.S. Sen. Jim Webb is scheduled to open Maine Central Institute’s Patterson Lecture Series at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15, at Parks Gymnasium, at 295 Main St. After graduating high school in Nebraska, Webb attended the University of Southern California on a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship before being appointed to […]
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Union library series to feature Maine author Oct. 20
UNION — The Vose or Virtual Wednesday series is scheduled to feature Katherine Silva at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at Vose Library, 392 Common Road, or via Zoom. Silva, a Maine author, is a two-time Maine Literary Award finalist for speculative fiction and a member of the Horror Writers of Maine, Maine Writers and […]
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‘Box of Joy’ Program launches to help children in need
Boxes can be dropped off Nov. 6-11 at locations in Skowhegan, Bingham and Madison.
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St. Michael students lend helping hand during Day of Caring
AUGUSTA — Students at St. Michael School put down their books and iPads Oct. 1 and picked up rakes, rags and gloves, to help make their community a better place. Students in grades Pre-K through eight participated in the Day of Caring, an annual event organized by the United Way to celebrate the spirit of […]
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National Digital Equity Center becomes nonprofit
WISCASSET — The National Digital Equity Center has announced its new nonprofit status, and its new board members, to kick off Digital Inclusion Week 2021. Formerly a program of the Axiom Education & Training Center, the National Digital Equity Center has branched out as an independent nonprofit with the mission to expand nationally to close […]
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Maine Children’s Home seeks applications for Christmas program
Christmas Program at Maine Children’s Home is accepting applications from families who want to receive assistance providing gifts for their children for the upcoming holiday season. Christmas Program at MCH serves families throughout Maine, providing brand new clothes, winter essentials, toys, books, and games to more than 1,500 Maine children whose families are facing financial […]
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Augusta Country Club holds cancer patient fundraiser
The Augusta Country Club in Manchester held its annual ACC Cares Tournament on Aug. 12. Longtime ACC member and founding sponsor of the event, Charlie Shuman, hit the ceremonial first drive to send off the field of 124 players. Because of the many sponsors, the organizers presented a check for $25,300 to representatives from the […]
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Waterville-area hospice volunteers to offer facilitator training
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a 20-hour volunteer training via Zoom for those interested in facilitating grief support groups for adults or children. The training is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, Wednesday, Oct. 20, Monday, Oct. 25, and Wednesday, Oct. 27, as well as from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]