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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Monmouth Community Players to hold ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ auditions
The Monmouth Community Players plans to hold auditions this month for its first show of the 2024 season, “Peter and the Starcatcher” by Rick Elice. Auditions will take place from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, and from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at the Winthrop Congregational Church, 10 Bowdoin St. Rehearsals will be from 6-8:30 […]
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Join Rangeley neighbors in caroling at Walk to Bethlehem event Dec. 10
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present the 43rd annual Walk to Bethlehem on Sunday, Dec. 10. Join friends and neighbors caroling through the snowy streets followed by a family oriented Christmas presentation of music and drama highlighting the talent of local young people. The event ends with a traditional nativity pageant where a […]
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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 […]
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Hallowell-based association to support Wreaths Across America
HALLOWELL — The Maine Professional Drivers Association and several supporting member companies donate time and equipment in support of Wreaths Across America. They include ADUSA Transportation, Bison USA, Brown Dog Carriers, Lynch Logistics and Walmart Transportation. The week-long Escort to Arlington will feature 13 tractor-trailers, some being driven by MPDA members. They are set to […]
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Maine Arts Academy students perform at Augusta events
Several students were inducted into the National Honor Society.
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Lawrence High School recognizes honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-23 academic year. Grade 12 High honors: Harrison Bartley, Hannah Benner, Cameron Blodgett, Hailey Bowley, Whitney Churchill, Evan Dodge, Payton Doody, Autumn Duffy, Kieley Dusoe, Kaylee Elkins, Hallie Firmage, Arianna Fotter, Kitalyn Gagnon, Alicyn Goodwin, […]
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Vassalboro Scout pack hosts adult leader training
Vassalboro Cub Scout Pack 410 hosted adult Scout leader training Nov. 19 at Thomas College in Waterville for leaders from the local pack and from Farmington’s Pack 585. The instructors were Walter and Ginger Fails of New Sharon, and Christopher Santiago of Vassalboro. Walter Fails is the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting training chair. […]
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Maine-ly Harmony to perform holiday concert in Randolph Dec. 10
RANDOLPH — Maine-ly Harmony barbershop chorus’ upcoming holiday performance singing a treasury of songs of the season “Peace on Earth” will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Randolph United Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St. Suggested donation for admission is $10, and members will hold raffles to benefit the church’s heating […]
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‘Christmas through the Ages’ tour set for Readfield
The Readfield Historical Society and the Readfield Union Meeting House plan to host a “Christmas through the Ages” tour on Saturday, Dec. 9. The two organizations have arranged for participants to visit several buildings where costumed guides will share information about six unique eras of Christmas. Period decorations, refreshments, and music will add atmosphere to […]