United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has four warming centers are up and running for 2023. These are an opportunity to save some money, turn down heat, visit with friends and have a meal Tuesday through Friday in January and February. March dates/places are being finalized, according to a news release from the United Way […]
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United Way of the Tri-Valley Area seeks partner applications
Applications must be submitted online by Monday, Feb. 13.
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Accreditation achieved by Farmington Police Department
The Farmington Police Department joins 15 other departments in the state that have achieved accreditation, out of some 120 departments statewide.
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Damariscotta library to host talk by labor commissioner Jan. 19
DAMARISCOTTA — Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions program is set to welcome Laura Fortman, commissioner of Maine Department of Labor at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Fortman will present an illustrated talk about looking toward the future of Maine’s labor force in Porter Hall, use the library’s Elm Street entrance. She will speak about current […]
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Hallowell society to host talk on Virginia vessel, Popham colonists Jan. 19
Members of the Maine’s First Ship group have spent more than 20 years researching the first ocean-going vessel built by Europeans in North America. Last summer plans became reality when, after years in construction, a replica of the Virginia of Sagadahoc was launched in Bath, according to a news release from Bob McIntire, Row House […]
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Area Scout leaders take youth protection training in China
Eight Scout leaders completed youth protection training Jan. 4 at a course held at the China Baptist Church. The course is required annually for all leaders who work directly with Scouts, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. Those completing it included Matthew Bodine, […]
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Somerset SnowFest organizers seek sponsors for February event
Somerset SnowFest is set to offer various events and activities Saturday to Sunday, Feb. 18-26 in Skowhegan, Canaan and Madison. Coordinated by Main Street Skowhegan and Lake George Regional Park, the festival features a range of activities like an ice-fishing derby, kite-flying derby, downhill kayak race, winter triathlon, and the Northeast’s only equestrian skijoring competition, […]
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Wilton Masons to hold takeout supper Jan. 21
Reservations are requested by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.
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Belgrade student presents at Lasell University symposium
NEWTON, Mass. — Camdyn LaMarre of Belgrade, a Lasell University student, presented at the institution’s annual Career Readiness Symposium. LaMarre participated in a mock trial exercise in which students took on various roles in a criminal trial. The mock trial is a simulation of a judicial proceeding that provides students with knowledge of the judicial […]
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Thomas College recognizes fall honor students
WATERVILLE — Thomas College has named the following students to its undergraduate 2022 fall honors list. President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Nicholas Isaac Alexander, Nicolas Arenas, Zoe Mae Austin, Audra Lynn Bean, Brianne Michelle Benecke, Laticia M. Billings, Chloe Rose Bolduc, Abigail Mae Bolvin and Emma Lisa Boucher. Also, Madison Shaw Bradbury, Abigail Eloise Bradeen, Daniel […]