Elm City Bridge Club Games of the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club winners for Dec. 27 were Ken […]
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Erskine Academy names honors list students
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honors list for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 High honors: Tristan Anderson, Leah Bonner, Isabella Boudreau, Heather Bourgoin, Robin Boynton, Elizabeth Brown, Nolan Burgess, Carol Caouette-Labbe, Makayla Chabot, Elise Choate, Alexia Cole, Caleigh Crocker, Brielle Crommett, Noah Crummett […]
Waterville issues winter parking ban for Jan. 9
WATERVILLE — The city of Waterville asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, to allow for snow cleanup by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call 207-680-4744. Check out other […]
Music Together to return to Washington library Jan. 13
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library plans to host Music Together at 10 a.m. one Saturday each month, from January to June, in the Bryant Room at 40 Old Union Road. Children ages infant to 5 are welcome, accompanied by a parent, caregiver or guardian, according to a news release from the library. Music Together will be […]
Erskine Academy presents Renaissance Awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly Dec. 15 to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Tenure awards were presented to 10 faculty members: Abby Everleth, Louise Irwin and Randy Pottle for 15 years of service; Bill Childs, Kim Clark and Erika Reay for 20 years; Beth Lawrence for 25 […]
Capital Area Technical Center spotlights Augusta student
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has named Isaiah Schleis-Hooyman of Augusta, a senior at Cony High School, as the Professional of the Month for December. Schleis-Hooyman, a second-year student in the Computer Technology program, has consistently showcased exceptional skills and commitment, according to a news release from the center. Embracing the diverse opportunities within […]
United Way’s 211 Helpline receives $10K donation
United Ways of Maine’s 211 Maine program has received a $10,000 donation from Central Maine Power. 211 Maine became a statewide service in 2006. Since then, the program has fielded more than one million calls from individuals looking for help for themselves or someone they know. The most common needs from callers to 211 Maine […]
Windsor Fair Trustees name 2024 officers
At a recent meeting of the Windsor Fair Trustees and life members, the following officers and trustees were elected for the 2024 year. Thomas E. Foster of Augusta, president; William McFarland of Augusta, first vice president; Daniel Foster of Augusta, second vice president; Judy Ballard of Farmingdale, secretary; and Jeffrey A. Tracy of Winthrop, treasurer. […]
‘Maestro’ is a ‘big’ picture
“Maestro” movie star Bradley Cooper’s big, new film about composer and world-famous manic conductor Leonard Bernstein, just opened on Netflix. Bernstein, even as a star, was always addressed as “Lenny” by everyone in his world. “Maestro” opens with an aging Bernstein, as he is being interviewed by a film crew at the end of his […]
Waterville chamber to host business breakfast Jan. 11
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is set to hold a business breakfast from 7:15-9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Best Western Plus on 375 Main St. “Housing Policy and Practices: Here’s What You Can Do Now” is the topic. Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine, will present on creation of more housing choices, and […]