The Camden Public Library plans to host the third event in the Camden Talks Climate at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, in the Picker Room at 55 Main St., and on Zoom. Parker Gassett, a Camden resident and representative of UMaine, will present on “Achieving Climate Resilience in Coastal Communities” and provide an overview of […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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WinterKids to kick off Winter Games in Topsham Jan. 8
The seventh annual WinterKids Winter Games is set to kick off this month with 16 schools statewide, comprised of 3,300-plus students and 380-plus teachers, who have applied for and been selected to compete for a total of nearly $20,000 in cash prizes for their schools as part of the Competitive Track. The winning Competitive Track […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Jan. 8-15
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Jan. 8-15
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Jackman school recognizes essay winners
JACKMAN — Jaxson Desjardins, an eighth-grade student, and Carroll Frigon, a 10th grader, were both recognized at a recent Assembly at Forest Hills School. Students in grades six to 12 were invited to participate in an essay writing contest. For the Patriot’s Pen contest (grades six to eight), this year’s theme was “How Are You […]
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Finding Our Voices gets holiday grant
Finding Our Voices has received a $7,500 grant from Camden National Bank. The donation will boost two key programs of the grassroots nonprofit breaking the silence of domestic abuse across Maine: The Get Out Stay Out Fund and dating-abuse awareness in schools, according to a news release from Patrisha McLean, CEO and founder of the […]
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Department asks Mainers to seek licensed arborist for tree-related tasks
AUGUSTA — Following the recent storm that wreaked havoc on trees across Maine, particularly conifers, it is crucial to engage licensed arborists for tree-related tasks such as trimming and removing fallen or leaning trees, according to a news release from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. When seeking the services of an arborist — […]
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay winter speaker series continues Jan. 10
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s fourth presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series, Archaeology from Swamps and Caves, will feature Dr. Becca Peixotto, field archaeologist. This event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10. Winter Speaker Series presentations are held via Zoom and accessible via hyperlink at the top of fomb.org. What connects the […]
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Ice fishing derby set for Feb. 18 in Waterville
Spectrum Generations’ 26th Annual Gene and Lucille Letourneau Ice Fishing Derby is set for Sunday, Feb. 18. Weigh-in will be held between 2-5 p.m. at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. in Waterville. Tickets to enter a fish are sold only until noon. Fish must be caught the day of the derby and entrant […]
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AARP offers tax-aide program
Free federal and state income tax preparation is available to qualifying individuals.
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Land for Maine’s Future Program calls for proposals
Inquiry forms are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 17, 2025, and final proposals are due by 5 p.m. March 21, 2025.