Gearry “Smiley” Judkins, Scoutmaster of Farmington Troop, received the District Award of Merit for his devotion to the youth of Maine. The award was presented during the Klondike Derby held Jan. 21 at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade. “Gearry, better known as Smiley, has been a great asset to the Scouting program in Kennebec Valley,” said […]
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Waterville church to host Grand Prix race March 18
WATERVILLE — A free Grand Prix race event is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, 91 Marston Road. Small wooden car creations built by youths age 2 through fifth grade, with the help of a parent or other adult, are raced. Trophies will be awarded for best design and […]
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UMaine Fort Kent association seeks nominations for alumni award
Each year the University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association recognizes a UMFK alumnus or alumna for outstanding character, professional achievement, distinguished leadership, service to UMFK, and service to the community. Without input, the association is unable to present a deserving individual the appropriate recognition, according to a news release from Susan Tardie, university […]
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4-H leadership program to help teens explore agriculture careers
The program begins March 7 with a series of online learning, concluding with an in-person visit April 20 to the UMaine campus in Orono.
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New Ventures Maine seeks entrepreneurship training applications
The application deadline is March 10 for a free Venturing Forth class in Brunswick.
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Mills foundation to host free Vietnam-era veterans breakfast March 29
AUGUSTA — The Travis Mills Foundation plans to host its annual Vietnam-era Veterans Breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. The event is free, but veterans must sign up for tickets at travismillsfoundation.org/events. Each veteran can bring one guest for free. Vietnam-era veterans hold a special place […]
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Camden fair organizers make call to artists, makers
The annual Harbor Arts and Books Fairs are planned for July 8 and 9 and Sept. 3-Oct. 1.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in February, March
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Tuesday, Feb. 21, 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 23, 9 and 10 […]
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Coldwell Banker gives a helping hand to Franklin County Animal Shelter
Coldwell Banker Sandy River Realty will be accepting donations of pet food and other pet related items for the month of February, which they will give to the shelter at the end of the month.
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Make-a-Wish plans events for Feb. 8 in Augusta
A Mornings with Make-A-Wish Informational Breakfast is set for 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the University of Maine Augusta in the Fireside Lounge in Randall Student Center, 46 University Drive. The breakfast will be followed by a Make-A-Wish Maine event at 8 a.m. Kate Vickery, Make-A-Wish Maine CEO, and Nichole Rutherford, director of development, […]