In an effort to help children and families in need, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and Corpus Christi Parish will host Jolly Gifts, an initiative that aims to warm hearts and offer support to community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift to the Jolly […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Waterville-based chamber sets Shop Small Saturday event for Nov. 26
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, together with area businesses, plans to hold Shop Small Saturday Mid-Maine on Saturday, Nov. 26. On top of being encouraged to decorate with festive holiday lights, in keeping with this year’s parade and festivities, participating businesses will be included in a special Shop Small – Save BIG coupon […]
Marshall Communication promotes Kat Child
AUGUSTA — Kat Child has been promoted to senior account executive/digital marketing specialist, according to a news release from Charlene Williams, president, Marshall Communications. Child joined the public relations firm in 2020 as an account coordinator and became a vital part of the team, quickly earning her first promotion to account executive. Nancy Marshall, CEO […]
DFD Russell Medical Centers welcome Mayra Brink
MONMOUTH — DFD Russell Medical Centers welcomes board-certified physician assistant Mayra Brink to the team. Brink attended Franklin Pierce University where she completed her master’s in physician assistant studies with a special interest in pediatrics and women’s health. She obtained her bachelor’s in biology from Moravian College, graduating with honors, according to a news release […]
UMaine Farmington Testing Services adds IdentoGo/Fingerprinting service
FARMINGTON — Need fingerprinting for a resume or job application? University of Maine at Farmington Testing Services is offering the IdentoGo/Fingerprinting service. IdentoGo is a livescan, inkless process that captures fingerprints electronically, according to a news release from Janice Crandall, UMF testing operations manager. This fast and accurate service is located on the UMF campus […]
Fill The Bus Food Drive set for Nov. 22 in Jay
JAY — The 2022 Thanksgiving Drive Thru Fill The Bus Food Drive, hosted by Spruce Mountain JMG and Transportation Department, is scheduled to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m Tuesday, Nov. 22. The drive will be held on the front lawn of Spruce Mountain Elementary School, 12 Tiger Drive. Proceeds benefit Thanksgiving meals […]
Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance available
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and Fedcap’s Veterans Forward program have partnered to offer the bureau’s Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Program for veterans who suffer an emergency and do not have sufficient savings or access to other financial assistance to resolve it. Examples of grant assistance (up to a $2,000) for veterans […]
Winslow High School lists honor roll students
Winslow 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: Alonna Carerros, Gavin Chambers, Alex Crews, Anna Day, Michaela Demers, Tyler Dow, Dayton Dutil, Tianna Eames, Isabella Fleury, Morgan Fortin, Kylee Hernandez, Lindsey Jason, Emma Michaud, Alayna Morneault, Lukas Stabbins, Alexis […]
Gardiner middle school opens new StoryWalk Trail
GARDINER — Community members of all ages gathered on Friday, Nov. 4, to celebrate the grand opening of the Gardiner Regional Middle School StoryWalk Trail on the lower trail behind the sports fields. The first book chosen to display is “The Wildlife Tree” by local author Peter Emery and illustrator Deborah Emery. All who attended […]
Winthrop church to hold Rite of Candidacy Nov. 19
Local diaconal candidates reside in Readfield, Rumford, Skowhegan.