Activities include the Giving Tree, a pajama drive, and food and toy collections.
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Wilton church to hold Santa’s Workshop for children Dec. 10
Each child will be able to shop for their adult loved ones.
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Local auto technician Dennis Corson receives national award
Dennis “Denny” Corson of Detroit, an ASE Certified automotive technician employed by Charlie’s Motor Mall in Augusta, was honored with a national achievement award as the Nissan/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year. Fifty-two automotive professionals were recognized Nov. 17 at the fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence […]
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Maine Vaccine Board recognizes Tonya Philbrick-Labbe
At its Nov. 10 meeting the Maine Vaccine Board recognized Tonya Philbrick-Labbe of Sidney for her role in promoting and advancing childhood vaccines statewide through Maine’s Universal Childhood Immunization Program and her close collaboration with the board. Philbrick-Labbe previously led the Maine Immunization Program and the State’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts as the former Senior Health […]
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Mills foundation appoints Heather Hemphill to executive director
ROME — The Travis Mills Foundation has appointed its Chief Financial Officer Heather Hemphill as its executive director. The foundation, which opened its doors in 2017, provides various programs to help recalibrated veterans and their families overcome physical and emotional obstacles, strengthen family bonds and enjoy much needed rest and relaxation at its retreat in […]
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Temple Academy lists honor roll students
WATERVILLE — Temple Academy has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Mya Chadburn, Bell-Anna Desrosiers, Nedjee Dezy Kaylan Haber and Grace Paradis. High honors: Lou Benitez, William Dumond, Shivon Larsen and Katelyn Rose. Grade 11 — Highest honors: Hunter Bussell, Ruoshi Hu and Maxwell Smith. […]
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Augusta tech center recognizes October professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has announced its October Professionals of the Month, according to a news release from Stephanie Turgeon, Student Services coordinator. Casidy Tims from Readfield is a junior at Maranacook Community High School enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant program. She has enjoyed the hands-on aspects of the program, as well as the […]
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Educational center to offer December college planning sessions in Lewiston
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 sessions: • Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 9 and 10 a.m.; • Friday, Dec. 15, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon; • […]
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Mt. Abram High School announces honor students
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced its first-quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. High honors Grade 12: Josey Arms, Madison Contreras, Isabella Norster, Emily Pillsbury, Frank Provencher, Savina Sherwood and Abigail Wilcox. Grade 11: Samuel Cockerham, Isabelle Danala, Brooke Douglass, Ryleigh Frost, Cameron Frost-Grey, Payton Mitchell, Sydney Sillanpaa and Alyssa Sniadecki. […]
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Monmouth school to hold community food drive Dec. 8
The Monmouth Memorial School Student Government plans to host a Stuff the Bus Community Food Drive 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, for the Cottrell-Taylor Christmas Baskets. Last year, Monmouth schools along with the community collected almost 4,000 items and provided many families with food for the holidays. Collection will be held at 1111 Main St. […]