Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the following three priest assignments, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Effective Aug. 1, Fr. Philip Clement is appointed as administrator at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish (Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Oquossoc; St. Luke Church, Rangeley; St. John Church, Stratton; Bell […]
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Winthrop soldier recognized for designing national leader’s logo
AUGUSTA — Sgt. 1st Class Alyson Pelletier received an award June 4 for her brand design for the office of the National Guard Bureau senior enlisted advisor. Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, senior advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, presented the award at a Camp Chamberlain ceremony. Pelletier’s design was chosen from […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in July
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: • Monday, July 11, 9 and 10 a.m. • Friday, July 15, 9 and 10 a.m. In person: Lewiston, UMA, 51 Westminster St. […]
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Winthrop library to kick off speaker series June 22
WINTHROP — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows plans to give a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at the Charles M. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. The event will kick off the library’s 13th annual Summer Speaker Series. The presentation will focus on the importance of literacy, reading and community; how to […]
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Gardiner club to participate in food program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley, 14 Pray St. in Gardiner, plans to participate in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled children during the school year, September to June. For more information, call the the club at 207-582-8458.
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Fairfield area schools announces summer feeding program
Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49, covering the towns of Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield, plans to offer its summer feeding program from Tuesday, June 21, to Friday, Aug. 19. All sites will be closed Monday, July 4. This is a free program for children. Meal time and locations: • Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. […]
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Augusta tech center recognizes May students of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its May students of the month. Wyatt French of China is a senior from Erskine Academy in South China enrolled for the second year in the Auto Body program. He has enjoyed learning in the classroom and then being able to go directly into the shop and […]
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Liberty association to resume free lake science summer camp
Following a two-year hiatus because of COVID, the Citizens’ Association of Liberty Lakes plans to offer a one-week camp, introducing students who have completed third, fourth or fifth grade to various aspects of lake science. Topics will include watersheds, erosion, invasive plants, and how to maintain a healthy lake, according to a news release from […]
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UMaine Augusta campus food pantry receives $1K donation
The University of Maine at Augusta Community Cupboard campus food pantry recently received a $1,000 donation from the University Credit Union. With the support of its credit union members from across the state, $35,461 was raised in 2021 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, which provides critical supplemental funding for local food assistance programs that […]
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West Gardiner student honored by Emerson College
BOSTON, Mass. — Cole Alberti of West Gardiner won first place with the “Jess” award, with a prize of $1,400, for Alberti’s improv monologue at the ComEx! Extravaganza at Emerson College. The 2022 ComEx! Extravaganza was held April 24, and participants received feedback from a panel of judges. The “Jess” is awarded yearly to a […]