The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to host a presentation by Todd Waldron, regional forester with the Ruffed Grouse Society, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Benton Grange, 29 River Road in Benton, this is the trust’s final event of the 2023 Speaker Series. Waldron will present on the ecology and habitat needs […]
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Skowhegan woman receives volunteerism award
Violet “Vi” Ferland, 93, of Skowhegan, was honored Oct. 14 with the Jennie June volunteerism award at the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs annual Fall Conference, held at the Maple Hill Farm Inn and Convention Center in Hallowell. A humble woman who doesn’t expect accolades and publicity for her […]
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‘Slow Horses’: The terrific spy-thriller returns
Hold on, here they come again, in the long-awaited Season 3, writes J.P Devine
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St. Michael School announces honor roll students
AUGUSTA — St. Michael School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 5 — High honors: Evan Gosselin, CoraRuth Longley, Luke Lord, Chandler Nicknair, Lucien Radonis, Brady Small and Evelyn Wallace. Honors: Arthur Dumont, Jocelyn Haskell, Michael Jaquillard, Ryder Jean, Charli McAllister, Creek […]
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Hinckley academy dedicates Tessier blacksmithing wing
HINCKLEY — Since the founding of the school in 2012, the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences had partnered with local blacksmith Dick Tessier of Skowhegan to provide students with hands-on, experiential opportunities in order to further their career pursuits in the realm of metal fabrication and smithing. Over the past 10 years, around 45 students […]
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Kennebec Valley District Scouts hold food drive
Scouts in Vassalboro held their Scouting for Food Drive Nov. 19, collecting 142 pounds of food that was delivered to the Vassalboro Food Station Pantry. Scouting strives to prepare youth to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders who are guided by the values of Scout Oath and Law. Scout Leaders throughout Kennebec Valley District try […]
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Cony schools list 1st quarter honor rolls
AUGUSTA — Cony High School and Cony Middle School have announced the following students were named to their first quarter honor rolls for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 High honors: Maisaa Al Horani, Amany Albahadly, Cale Barajas, Reilly Bernstein, Zackary Blanchette, Bryce Bowden, Natalie Brown, Eben Buck, Abigail Bucknam and Addison Burnham. Also, Dylan […]
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Waterville sets winter parking ban for Dec. 5
The city of Waterville asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 5, to allow for snow clean up by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call Public Works at 207-680-4744. […]
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Catholic Scouting awards presented at Augusta church
AUGUSTA — Three religious emblems were presented by the Portland Diocese’s Catholic Committee on Scouting during the Sunday Mass on Nov. 26, at St. Augustine Church. This included the St. George Award, which went to the Rev. Nathan March, an Eagle Scout as well as pastor of St. Michael Parish. Nationally, there are 97,651 Scouts […]
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Festival of Trees planned for Skowhgan
SKOWHEGAN — The Festival of Trees is planned for Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 7-10, at T&B’s Celebrartion Center, 414 Madison Ave. The festival is hosted by the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank. People can walk among trees decorated by area business featuring many gifts. Hours are noon t0 8 […]