FARMINGTON — The Gold LEAF Institute is set to hold a spring term kickoff Wednesday, Feb. 14. People can learn more about Gold LEAF and the spring courses from 3-4:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The snow date is Feb. 21. The event is free and open to the public. The […]
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Wilton church to offer ‘Ashes-to-Go’ Feb. 14
WILTON — For the 10th year, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is set to offer Ashes-to-Go in two locations. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, The Rev. John Balicki, St. Luke’s rector, will be in downtown Wilton from 9-10 a.m. by the post office and then in downtown Farmington from noon until 1 p.m. by the post […]
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Carrabassett Valley library to host tax aid support starting Feb. 10
AARP Tax Aide volunteers plan to be available by appointment Wednesdays from Feb. 10 to April 12, to do people’s taxes in the Begin Family Community Room at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center. The library is located at 3209 Carrabassett Drive in Carrabassett Valley. Taxes are prepared and electronically filed by IRS-certified […]
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Capital Area Technical Center recognizes January professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has named its January professionals of the month. Bret Breton — Culinary Arts Enthusiast from Pittston Breton, a senior at Gardiner Area High School, has been selected for his dedication to the Culinary Arts program. Embracing the hands-on approach, Breton, currently in his second year, not only led his ProStart Management […]
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Carrabec Community School names honor students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec Community School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grades 3-5 High honors: Sharana Adkins, Alice Barton, Abigail Beane, Shaine Drever, Winter Drever, Blaine Hart, Kiana Hartley, Kyah Lawrence and Connor St. Peter. Honors: Xavier Alexis, Layla Andrews, Korbyn Comeau-Miller, Brooklynn Demillo, AraBella Ebneter, Reagan Gile, Wyatt Hall, Adrian Hernandez, Keylee Harris and Athena Hunt. Also, Adryenn Kelly, Bradley Lane, Cooper Mattingly, Brody Miller, Leah Miller, Roman Paterson, Easton Scheve, Kylie Serafino, Richard Shamaly, Natalie […]
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Damariscotta gallery seeks ‘Night and Day’ show submissions
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit items for the upcoming show, “Night and Day.” Submissions, open to members and non-members alike, include all mediums and styles. People can embrace abstract concepts, explore the emotional contrasts within human experiences or challenge traditional notions of light and dark. Or they may wish to focus on […]
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School Oral Health Program poster contest organizers seek submissions
The deadline to submit a poster is 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29.
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Thomas College accepting registrations for April 14 Dirty Dog Mud Run
WATERVILLE — Registration is open for Thomas College’s annual Dirty Dog Mud Run. This year’s run is set for Sunday, April 14, on campus at 180 West River Road. The event is a 5K, 15-obstacle course that loops through the woods and campus. Obstacles include mud, tire flips, wall climbing, cargo net climbing, and more. […]
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Winslow High School recognizes honor roll students
Winslow High School has named the following students to its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors High honors: Hannah Daigneault, David Doughty, Travis Letourneau, Matthew Quirion, Matthew Reynolds, Justin Rogers, Elizabeth Schmitt and Brooke Vincent. Honors: Bianca Akoa, Tatiannamarie Camp, Savannah Cloutier, Elizabeth Dionne, Gage Dorval, Savannah Estes, Uliana Fournier, Liliana […]
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United Way of Kennebec Valley raises more than $1M
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley recently revealed a record-breaking fundraising achievement: $1,910,377 for its 2023 campaign. This amount reflects a substantial 4% increase over the previous year’s total. The announcement was made on Jan. 18 during UWKV’s sold-out Campaign Celebration at Governor Hill Mansion, where Campaign Co-Chairs Michele Pelletier and Daniel Webster III […]