AUGUSTA — The Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Association plans to hold Memorial Day ceremonies at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery on Civic Center Drive. The National Anthem will be performed by the All Volunteer Brass Band. The Maine Army National Guard chaplain will give the invocationaccording to a news release […]
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UMaine Extension to offers food preserving webinar June 8
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a new series of online workshops about preserving Maine foods throughout the summer and fall. The first in the series, Canning Low-Sugar Jams and Jellies, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 8. Additional topics for webinars in the Preserving the Maine Harvest series will include […]
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Wayne’s Memorial Day observance set for May 29
WAYNE — The town’s Memorial Day committee invites all veterans to join the town parade on Monday, May 29, set to embark at 11 a.m. from the Wayne Community Church parking lot, 22 Old Winthrop Road. From 10:30-10:45 a.m., veterans, musicians, boys, girls, scouts, and anyone with a focus on honoring veterans should assemble at […]
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Wiscasset foundation awards youth environmental leader scholarships
WISCASSET — Chewonki Foundation has named the 2023 recipients of the Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarships, a $15,000 award to two high school juniors with a passion for environmental stewardship and creating positive change in their home communities. This year’s scholarship recipients are Bay Nadeau of Searsport (fall 2023) and Kaethe Rice of Waterville (spring […]
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Madison legion to hold Memorial Day ceremonies May 29
The Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post No. 39 in Madison plans to hold Memorial Day observance ceremonies Monday, May 29, with guest speaker State Sen. Brad Farrin. The approximate times are 9 a.m. at Starks Town Office, 57 Anson Road; 9:30 a.m. at Anson Town Office, 5 Kennebec St.; 10 a.m. at Madison Public Library, 12 […]
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SNAPSHOT: Skowhegan walking tour visits Hope Gardens
Redington-Fairview General Hospital partnered with local leaders and offered a walking tour May 5, visiting some of Skowhegan’s Hope Gardens. Hope Gardens are part of the Yellow Tulip Project to help raise awareness of mental illness and promote the effort to reduce stigma and spread hope. The effort also aims to build community around mental […]
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Plants sought for Augusta sale
AUGUSTA — Plant donations are sought for the annual Perennial Plant Swap, scheduled for 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. The event will be held rain or shine. Plants may be dropped off on Friday, June 2 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or the morning of the swap. […]
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Cony seniors receive $1K Kennebec New Mainer Scholarships
AUGUSTA — Five Cony High School seniors have each earned a $1,000 Kennebec New Mainer Scholarship. Sponsored by the Capital Area New Mainers Project (CANMP) and Hoang Realty, the scholarship helps immigrant students who graduate from a Kennebec County public high school pay for expenses associated with pursuing higher education. The five winners are Feed […]
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Readfield society plans opening day May 27
Relief Savage Gordon, portrayed by her fourth great-granddaughter Dale Potter-Clark, will give a special program.
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Girl Scouts of Maine awards $19K in scholarships in Oakland
Girl Scouts of Maine hosted nearly 200 guests at the organization’s annual celebration May 13 at Messalonskee Performing Arts in Oakland, honoring Girl Scouts, and volunteers for their noteworthy achievements. Each spring, the event recognizes Silver and Gold Award Girl Scouts, graduating ambassadors, scholarship awardees and exceptional volunteers. Highest awards are given to girls who […]