AUGUSTA — Maine State Credit Union recently announced this year’s employee award recipients including Kalee Michaud, Shelley Rowe, Michael Covach, Alex Guiou, Porscha Ware, Kiley Connor, Mitch Ryan and Milicent Markle. “This year’s award recipients exude excellence in every aspect of their lives — whether personal or professional,” Stephen Wallace, president and chief executive officer, […]
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Trunk or treat event planned at Winslow Community Cupboard
The Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry plans to hold a trunk-or-treat event and fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. The event will be held in the parking lot of Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St. Along with Halloween treats, children also can participate in basket raffles. Admission to the event is free, […]
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Hardy Girls to host discussion on state of girls, nonbinary youth in Maine
WATERVILLE — Hardy Girls plans to host a virtual panel discussion of the recently released 2021 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey results. The discussion is set for 7. p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Across measures of mental health, experiences of violence and sexual violence, and feelings of support and safety, girls are struggling at disproportionate rates […]
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Diocese plans Walking with Moms in Need event in Hallowell
Weekly open houses continue in Freeport.
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Winslow-based Standard Waterproofing acquires New England Fireproofing
WINSLOW — Female-owned commercial waterproofing company Standard Waterproofing has announced the acquisition of New England Fireproofing, a commercial fireproofing company out of Freeport. In operation since 1991, Standard Waterproofing has diversified its services to businesses throughout Maine. The acquisition of New England Fireproofing adds to Standard Waterproofing’s suite of services, including moisture protection, thermal and […]
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SNAPSHOT: Waterville church holds diaper drive to benefit Essentials Closet
Check out other upcoming area events!
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South End Teen Center celebrates 20th anniversary
WATERVILLE — Kennebec Valley Community Action Program’s South End Teen Center celebrated its 20-year milestone anniversary with an open house Sept. 21. The gathering included youth-led tours of the newly updated facility. Recent upgrades include freshly painted walls in all of the rooms and new appliances, with the addition of a washer and dryer for […]
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Dresden court house to hold haunted tours Oct. 28, 29
People of all ages who appreciate a creepy Halloween activity can participate this month in haunted tours. The tours are scheduled for 4:30-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, at the Pownalborough Court House, 23 Courthouse Road in Dresden. Participants can experience a tour of the haunted court house and cemetery with hauntings […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions through December
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, virtual and in person, for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Nov. 21, at 9 and 10 a. m. • Wednesday, Nov. 23, noon and 1 p.m. • Monday, […]
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Meeting for Wilton water rates increase postponed
The public hearing to address the water rate increases was postponed to Nov. 15.