Johnson Hall is scheduled to present the fifth annual Festival Of Trees on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 and 4, at Life Community Church at 46 Church St. in Gardiner. Because the hall is under construction, the festival was moved to the church. Festival of Trees will be held 4-8 p.m. Dec. 2, […]
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Norridgewock library gifted bench for children’s section
The Norridgewock Public Library has been gifted with a new bench for its children’s section in memory of Avis Emery, a lifelong resident of Norridgewock who died in 2021. Children have been drawn to the bench from the moment it was installed. Stored underneath are preschool books. Young children can explore their choice of book, […]
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Madison Area Memorial High recognizes honor students
Madison Area Memorial High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Madison Askew, Maci Belanger, Ashlee Clough, Cody Cook, Leila Daskowski, Peyton Estes, Callan Franzose, Natalie Haley, Austin Mercier, Amzi Olson and Isaac Ouellette. Honors: Olivia Askew, Carissa Coltrain, […]
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Literary tea event set for Dec. 4 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Recycled Shakespeare Company is beginning its 10th season with Tea and Troubadours: A Literary Tea, set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in the hall of the South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. The tea party is the setting for an afternoon of poetry readings highlighted by songs old and new. An […]
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Ag department urges care with healthy plants, labeling requirements
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry reminds Mainers sending holiday greenery that they can save time and money and prevent product loss by shipping only healthy plant material. “Shippers should be aware of the many state laws and regulations regarding the movement of plants and forest products,” said Carole Neil, assistant […]
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UMaine System recognizes inaugural Alfond Ambassadors
The new UMS program awards scholarships to students from historically underrepresented communities.
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Scout leaders attend outdoor training in Belgrade
BELGRADE — Scout Leaders completed training courses during the weekend of Oct. 22 at Camp Bomazeen. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training and the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills were the two courses offered. BALOO provides basic instruction for any Cub Scout adult leader or parent who will go on Cub Scout Den or Pack […]
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Belgrade camp hosts Lego Pinewood Derby
More than 60 Cubs and Scouts, some from as far away as Buxton, West Paris and Bath, rolled into Belgrade’s Camp Bomazeen Nov. 12 for the second annual Lego Pinewood Derby. Isa Russell of Lewiston Troop 2019 won Best in Show with her Phoenix Lego Derby Car. She is a Life Scout from Randolph and […]
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Online cooking demonstration set for Nov. 29
The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center is collaborating with the Dempsey Center to present a new online program. Time-saving Sheet Pan Meals, a cooking demonstration by Kelly Falone of the Dempsey Center, is set for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. The program will focus on how to prepare quick and easy meals. Getting the […]
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Waterville unit returning from Southwest border deployment
One hundred twenty five soldiers of the 488th Military Police Company are in the process of returning from the Southwest border through their demobilization station. Forty-six soldiers arrived by charter flight at the Army Aviation Support Facility last week and were greeted by family, friends, National Guard leaders and fellow service members. “I am proud […]