Skowhegan Area High School student wins Wesserunset Arts Council Youth Scholarship.
Tedda Henry
United Way of Kennebec Valley raises over $21K at golf scramble
MANCHESTER — The 53rd annual United Way of Kennebec Valley Golf Scramble, held Aug. 7 at the Augusta Country Club, raised $21,883 to support community programming — nearly a $2,000 increase over last year. Proceeds will support United Way of Kennebec Valley’s annual fundraising campaign, which funds 58 nonprofit and school-based programs across Kennebec County, […]
3D Printing Open House set for Waterville Aug. 23
WATERVILLE — Ticonic Gallery + Studio, 93 Main St., plans to host a free family-friendly 3D Printing Open House to learn more about the technology from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23. 3D printing has applications in education, art, design, prototyping and home repair. People can watch 3D printers in action, see 3D […]
Kennebec Land Trust to hold annual meeting, celebration in Wayne Aug. 20
WAYNE — The Kennebec Land Trust’s 35th anniversary annual meeting, celebration and honoring of land donors is set for Sunday, Aug. 20, at Camp Androscoggin, 126 Leadbetter Road. Many of the trust’s 1,100 household members plan to attend. People are welcome to come for any part of it; there is no cost. The meeting will […]
New Portland church recognizes scholarship recipients
NEW PORTLAND — The Western Mountains Baptist Church has announced the recipients of the 2023 WMBC Community Scholarship. Each year a graduating senior from Mt. Abram or Carrabec high school is awarded $1,000 to help pay for expenses during their first semester at a higher education institute. This year the WMBC scholarship board made the […]
Madison American Legion to host lobster, steak meal
The Sons of the American Legion Squadron No. 39 in Madison plans to host its annual Lobster and Steak Bake from 4 p.m. until the food is gone on Friday, Aug. 25. The event, part of the Madison/Anson Days Celebration, will be held at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 South Maple St. in Madison. The […]
Augusta hospice thrift store to celebrate national event Aug. 17
All proceeds go to uninsured or underinsured Androscoggin Hospice patients.
Bridge clubs recognize winners for Aug. 8, 10
Elm City Bridge Club The Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville winners during the Aug. 8 duplicate bridge session were Ed and Joyce Rushton. Lynn Kershner and Jeanie Reiling placed second, and Willy Pouliot and Janine Prewitt were third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. New players […]
Maine Children’s Home to host new director at Waterville party Aug. 17
WATERVILLE — Maine Children’s Home plans to welcome its new executive director, Candace Marriner, from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17. at 93 Silver St. for its Community and Family Block Party. The party will provide an opportunity to meet Marriner. Marriner was appointed by the MCH Board of Directors for her 25 years of […]
Oakland Lions offers lobster bake tickets
The event is planned for Aug. 19 at the town’s Waterfront Park.