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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Waterville Elks Riders to host Spring Blessing of the Bikes on Saturday in Vassalboro
The event, which raises money for local charities, includes a free meal (donations accepted) and an open house for viewing antique vehicles, in addition to the blessing of motorcycles and Jeeps, performed by an ordained chaplain.
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Student art exhibit on display through June at Washington library
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library’s 19th annual student art exhibit will feature works from Prescott Memorial Elementary School. The show is set to run through June at 40 Old Union Road in Washington Village. Art teacher Erik Minzner has used a wide range of materials, techniques and inspiration to express students’ creativity in these works. […]
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Lawrence High School lists honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has announced its third quarter honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Hailey Bowley, Whitney Churchill, Autumn Duffy, Kieley Dusoe, Hallie Firmage, Alicyn Goodwin, Jillian Grant, Zebadiah Hannah, Andrew Kronillis and Gavin Lunt. Also, Amarisa Marshall, Conner McMahon, Emma Murphy, Colby Nadeau, Katelynn-Ann Pressey, Matthew Quigley, […]
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Carrabec Community School lists honor roll students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec Community School has announced its third quarter honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Grades 3-5 High honors: Alice Barton, Abigail Beane, WinterDrever, AraBella Ebneter, Alexis Grover, Wyatt Hall, Kiana Hartley, Kyah Lawrence, Cooper Mattingly, Richard R.J. Shamaly and Connor St. Peter. Honors: Sharana “Abby” Adkins, Laila Alexis, Aubrey Carmichael, Brooklnn Demillo, Shaine Drever, Keylee Harris, Blaine […]
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Runway for a cause event set for New Gloucester May 11
NEW GLOUCESTER — The third annual Flowers that Feed: Floral Fashions Feeding Families Art and Fashion showcase is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Coolidge Family Farm, 1084 Lewiston Road. The event is presented by Artlovelifestyle Magazine and the Compassionate Leadership Project, and hosted by Whitley Nabintu Marshall and Misty Coolidge. This […]
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Historical association seeks volunteer docents starting June 1
Lincoln County Historical Association seeks volunteer docents for this summer at its three sites: Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, 1811 Old Jail in Wiscasset, and Chapman Hall House in Damariscotta. Each year from June 1 to Oct. 1 association volunteers act as docents (tour guides) or greeters. The time commitment is generally once or twice […]
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Veterans support events set for Augusta, Lewiston, Portland, Rumford
The VA2K Walk & Roll is set to be held at locations in Augusta, Portland, Lewiston and Rumford on Wednesday and Thursday, May 15 and 16. The event is geared toward encouraging healthy living and supporting homeless veterans. The Togus VA2K Walk & Roll will be held at the Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA […]
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4-H to offer online info session for aspiring volunteers in May
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. The sessions are set for 6-7 p.m. on Wednesdays, May 22 and 29. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” aims to provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four […]
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Viles Arboretum to celebrate season with spring market, plant sale
AUGUSTA — Viles Arboretum is set to hold a spring market and plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at 153 Hospital St., on the east side of the Kennebec River, provides the backdrop for the event. More than 30 artisans and craftspeople from the area will be featured, plants and […]