WATERVILLE — The HealthReach Community Health Centers governing board of directors has two new members. Carolyn Tranten of Kingfield has a rich history with the HealthReach organization. Working with the organization for over 25 years, Tranten began as a practice manager for the Mt. Abram Regional Health Center before graduating to the position of compliance […]
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Grant available for elderly Skowhegan homeowners with December storm damage
The town of Skowhegan has created a grant to help elderly Skowhegan homeowners who suffered damage during the Dec. 18 and 19 storm. Grant amounts up to $1,500, but no more than 50% of the cost of the damage, are available for those who: are head of household; 65-plus years old; have damage to heating […]
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Movie Review: ‘One Life’ impossible not to be moved, J.P. Devine writes
This is the story behind James Hawes’ new film that opens tomorrow in Waterville.
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Waterville hospice to start grief support group
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is set to offer a six-week support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one. Meetings will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning March 21, at the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Community Center, 304 Main St. The group will be facilitated by trained bereavement volunteers and […]
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North Anson student receives Carrabec Principal’s Award
NORTH ANSON — Devyn DeLeonardis, a senior at Carrabec High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement, citizenship and leadership. DeLeonardis, son of Frederick and Amanda DeLeonardis of North Anson, is one of […]
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ShineOnCass Foundation offers new community service scholarship
The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Monday, April 22.
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Waterville to celebrate bestselling children’s book author
To help celebrate the arts in Waterville and the inaugural year of the Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Mo Willems plans to speak on Monday, March 18 at Colby College and receive an honorary degree. The college, Waterville Creates, and the Waterville Public Library will offer associated events for community children on Saturday, […]
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Cash-prize-fueled innovation summit set for Skowhegan
Partners Main Street Skowhegan and The Roux Institute at Northeastern University are set to host Start Summit: Natural Resources + Tech on Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16, in downtown Skowhegan. This is the Roux Institute’s second idea hackathon in Skowhegan, and similar to last year, this year’s event is free and open to […]
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Forest Hills High School names February students of month
JACKMAN — Janessa Moffitt of Moose River, a sophomore, was selected as Forest Hills High School’s student of the month for February. Selection was based on the following Habit of Mind criteria: Listening With Understanding and Empathy. Also, Leo Campbell of Jackman, a senior, was February’s Random Acts of Kindness recipient. […]
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Augusta library to host talk on amphibian migration
AUGUSTA — Greg LeClair is set to present “Roads, Rain, and a Couple Thousand Amphibians — Call it a Big Night!” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Every spring, amphibians throughout the northeast undertake a migration on the scale of the wildebeest in […]