Skowhegan Savings recently announced the promotion of Amanda Bell to community banker in the bank’s eastern, central and northern Maine markets. Based out of the Dexter branch, Bell will assist the bank’s customers with their home buying needs. “We’re excited to have Amanda join our community banking team, as she has extensive experience in helping […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Northern Light Inland Hospital to move some practices to Waterville
Northern Light Inland Hospital plans to move some of its specialty care practices into the Medical Arts Building. Northern Light Orthopedics, Northern Light Podiatry and Northern Light Wound Care will move from its First Park location in Oakland to the Medical Arts Building at 180 Kennedy Memorial Drive, which is attached to the hospital. The […]
River Arts announce the appointment of a new gallery manager
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts recently announced the appointment of a new gallery manager Amy Appell. With a varied background in her employment primarily in education, Appell brings skills that will be valuable in her new management roll. In addition to teaching, she has managed her own business and blog where she has developed her office […]
Travis Mills Foundation to hold 2nd annual Building Strength Gala
ROME — The Travis Mills Foundation is planning its second annual Building Strength Gala for 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at its Veterans Retreat, 1002 Watson Pond Road. The event will include a cocktail hour, dinner, a program by U.S. Army SSG (Ret.) Travis Mills and entertainment by Love and Theft. The event is celebrating […]
Waterville Opera House announces 2023 season
The Waterville Opera House’s 2023 theatrical season is due to include two musicals and two plays, which aim to reignite the stage of the historic 120-year-old theater in downtown Waterville. “We’re excited to bring this amazing selection of theatrical productions to life for our community,” said Michelle Sweet, executive director of the Waterville Opera House, […]
Maine Grains to celebrate anniversary with community event
SKOWHEGAN — Maine Grains, a gristmill producing organic and heritage grains sourced from the Northeast, plans to hold a community event Saturday, Sept. 10, at 42 Court St., to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Maine Grains was founded in 2012 with the goal of leading a new generation of farmers and food producers in the fertile […]
Health network to offer September workshops
Classes will be held in Pittsfield and Waterville.
UMaine prof making website to tell Holocaust victims’ stories through places
Anne Knowles believes that places provide important information about historical events. The University of Maine professor and graduate coordinator in the History Department has made an academic career studying the relationship between geographical circumstances and major societal shifts, exploring topics from Welsh emigration to the United States to why American entrepreneurs struggled to match the […]
Cub Scout pack organizes fall events in Augusta, Pittsfield
Area Cub Scout packs have scheduled signup events. In Pittsfield, Cub Scout Pack 428 has planned open houses and signup events at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Masonic Lodge Hall (rear of the building), 138 Hamilton Terrace. For more information, email cscouts428@gmail.com or bsatroop428maine@gmail.com. In Augusta, Cub Scout Pack […]
Trek for Trails set for September
The 2022 Trek for the Trails, presented by Norway Savings Bank, is scheduled to run from Thursday, Sept. 1 to Friday, Sept. 30. Participants will automatically be entered into a raffle for prizes from local business, including a 2022-23 season pass to Shawnee Peak Ski Area, gift cards from Bridgton Books, and a two-night stay […]