SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy’s Student Theater Company plans this month to present “Wolf’s Bane,” an original play written by MeAA senior Ava Bickford and directed by senior Owen Hines. The murder mystery thriller offers a wide array of exciting characters, according to a news release from Diane Manter, academy office manager and admissions director. […]
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Augusta’s 1st Amendment Museum names new board leadership
Gene Policinski will succeed museum co-founder Genie Gannett as board president.
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Hallowell troop honors 3 Eagle Scouts
HALLOWELL — Troop 647 of Hallowell Scouts and alumni gathered Jan. 5 for dinner and recognize three young men who earned the Eagle rank a while ago but had yet to be honored: Zachary Truman, Zackery Ellis and Corbin Eldridge, all of Farmingdale. The gathering took place at the American Legion Post 6, according to […]
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Jackman school recognizes two students for December
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School has announced its December student of the month and Random Acts of Kindness recipient. Blaine Nadeau, a sophomore, was selected as student of the month for December. Selection was based on the Habit of Mind criteria: Meeting quality standards. CJ Allen, a junior, was named the school’s Random Acts […]
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Program to offer free federal, state income tax preparation
The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free federal and state income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals. Returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers. The program is funded by the AARP Foundation, a tax-exempt charitable organization, and the IRS, according to a news release from Christine Stenberg, district coordinator. Counselors will help individuals […]
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters needed for 100 waiting Littles
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine kicks off the new year and National Mentoring Month this January with an effort to recruit adult volunteers in the community to serve as mentors to 100 children waiting to be matched. “Bettering yourself in the new year is a fantastic goal,” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine Interim […]
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Goos Family Studio expands UMaine’s ceramics curriculum
The university has received a gift from Sam and Charlotte Goos of Alton, New Hampshire; Sam hails from the Augusta area.
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Waterville-area hospice volunteers to start grief support group Jan. 30
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is scheduled to offer a six-week support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one. Meetings are set for 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 30, at the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Community Center, 304 Main St. in Waterville. The group, facilitated by trained bereavement volunteers, is free […]
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Girls on the Run Maine seeks volunteer coaches
Those interested must register by Wednesday, Feb. 15 in order to volunteer for the spring season.
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Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens
Because of the generosity of parishioners in Auburn, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Hallowell, Millinocket and East Millinocket, Waterville, Wells and Winslow, hundreds of Maine children and teens had a happier Christmas. The Jolly Gifts program collected more than 1,000 new toys and clothing items as well as many gift cards, according to a news release […]