The Rangeley Friends of the Arts group plans to produce a live musical “DIVA, A Love Story” in July. Auditions will be held from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Those who can’t make that audition date, or need help finding a song with which to audition, can […]
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Bishop announces 3 priest assignments
Bishop Robert Deeley has announced three priest assignments. The assignments are effective immediately, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Monsignor Andrew Dubois has been appointed director of the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Seminarians. This appointment is in addition to his current role as pastor of […]
Local students make Husson University Online dean’s list
BANGOR — Two local students have been named to the dean’s list by Husson University Online. Reilley Paige Fleck of Oakland is enrolled in the online Bachelor of Science in psychology program. Brooklyn Gaghan of Winthrop is enrolled in the online Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration and public health program. Full-time online students who […]
Rangeley arts to hold ‘Odd Couple’ auditions April 30
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is scheduled to hold open auditions from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, for the RFA Summer Live Theater event “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Performances will take place Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 10-12. This comedy opens as a group of men assemble […]
Union library to host Clarry Hill Pottery April 26
UNION — A program by potters Denise and Steve Migliorini of Clarry Hill Pottery is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Vose Library at 392 Common Road. Clarry Hill Pottery is located in Union. According to a news release from the library, the Migliorinis said their “serendipitous path to pottery is a tale […]
Skowhegan-area Bloomfield Garden Club receives grant
The Skowhegan-area Bloomfield Garden Club is receiving a Plant America Grant for $1,000 from the National Garden Clubs, Inc. The grant will be used to rebuild the gazebo gardens in the historic Coburn Park, located at the eastern end of Water Street along the Kennebec River in Skowhegan. The Skowhegan Board of Selectmen gave its […]
South China church taking orders for April 29 turkey dinner
SOUTH CHINA — An eat-in or take-out turkey pie supper is scheduled for 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at South China Community Church, 246 Village St. The cost is $12 for adults and $10 for children younger than 12. To order in advance, call Debbie Stowe at 207-462-2175. Check out other upcoming area events!
Waterville Junior High recognizes honor students
Waterville Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Noah Bourgoin, Caroline Cothran, Whitney Cutter, Jameson Dow, Conrad Edwards, Charles Ferris, Saige Gifford, Jillian Golden, Mohamad Halwah, Cora Hazlehurst, Blake Kenyon, Mariyah Lemieux, Oliver LeVan.Xing, Liu and Alexandra […]
Kennebec Valley District of Scouting to hold breakfast May 6
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley District of Scouting plans to honor the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion during a special breakfast on Saturday, May 6. The breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. at American Legion Fitzgerald-Cummings Post 2 in Augusta, 7 Legion Drive. “Each year, Scouting honors a person […]
Manchester to hold roadside cleanup April 29
The town of Manchester’s annual roadside litter pick up is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, starting at 9 a.m. at the town office, 12 Readfield Road. The event is sponsored by the Manchester Conservation Commission. Residents and civic groups are encouraged to participate. “The Manchester roadside cleanup has been an annual event for more than […]