The Skowhegan High School Class of 1963 has canceled its breakfast because of the surge in the COVID-19 Delta variant in Somerset County. The event had been scheduled for Oct. 28 at Wentworth’s Restaurant in Norridgewock. For more information, call 207-858-0946.
Tedda Henry
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UMaine Extension to offer workshop on winter care of backyard poultry
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a workshop for prospective and beginning small-scale meat and egg producers from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at the Penquis Higher Education Center, 50 Mayo St., Dover-Foxcroft. “Winter Care of Backyard Poultry” topics include poultry breeds and their housing, health and nutrition needs. Various waterers […]
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Hinckley museum to take part in National Thrive Outside Day
HINCKLEY — To celebrate National Thrive Outside Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, the museum encourages families and friends to visit the trails. A 10 a.m. program is scheduled to include providing Leaf Kits for children to use as they explore the forested trails on Route 201. The National Thrive Outside program is part of a […]
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Scouting leaders in Kennebec Valley each receive merit award
BELGRADE — Russell Cahn of Augusta received the highest award a local scouting district can bestow upon a scouting volunteer on Sept, 25, when he was presented the District Award of Merit during the annual District Scouters’ Recognition Dinner held at Camp Bomazeen. Cahn serves as Scoutmaster of Troop 631 at St. Augustine Church, but […]
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Educators association awards scholarships to 2 local students
Each year the Kennebec Retired Educators Association awards a $750 scholarship to a Kennebec County high school senior who is planning on attending a four-year college with a major in education. Recipients must have attained a high academic standing and contributed to their school or community. This year two scholarships were awarded, one to Zoey […]
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Union library to host folk music entertainer Oct. 13
UNION — The “Vose or Virtual Wednesday” series is scheduled to feature Bill Berlinghoff at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Vose Library at 392 Common Road or via Zoom. Berlinghoff, a folk music entertainer for more than half a century, has performed in almost every state on the East Coast from Maine to Virginia […]
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Fairfield Grange to host vaccination events Oct. 6, 27
FAIRFIELD — Victor Grange, in cooperation with Northern Light Health, plans to host vaccination events from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 6 and Oct. 27, at the junction of routes 139/104 and Route 23. Northern Light Health will be offering the Pfizer Booster, and to people 65 and older the flu shot in addition […]
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ShineOnCass Foundation holds girls youth soccer mentoring day
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School’s girls soccer team held its sixth annual ShineOn Saturday Sept. 18 at the school, honoring former Messalonskee soccer player Cassidy Charette by hosting a mentoring day. Girls, in grade pre-K to 5, attended the event, organized each year by the Messalonskee Girls Soccer teams and the ShineOnCass Foundation. Charette was […]
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Waterville cinema to host film series through Nov. 1
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center is launching a film series, “(some of) The Best of Wes (so far),” featuring films directed by Wes Anderson, in anticipation of his upcoming feature release, “The French Dispatch.” The screenings are scheduled take place at 7 p.m. every Monday through Nov. 1 at 17 Railroad Square. Tickets are […]
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UMaine Extension to offer online fermentation workshop
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar about preserving foods using fermentation from noon to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12. Preserving the Maine Harvest: Fermenting Vegetables will feature an exploration of the science of fermentation, a discussion and demonstration of the basic steps of making sauerkraut, and tips for success […]