The Waterville Maine Class of 1972 plans to hold its 50th reunion from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Champions Fitness Club in Elm Plaza in Waterville. There will be hot and cold appetizers during the social starting at 6 p.m. and a live band set for 8-10 p.m. All classes are welcome, […]
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Augusta group to host fundraiser showing of Martha Ballard film
AUGUSTA — The Mayor’s Committee for Martha Ballard, a city group planning a memorial celebrating the famed early American midwife and diarist, is planning a June 15 presentation of the 1997 documentary film “A Midwife’s Tale.” The 89-minute movie, which first appeared on PBS in 1998 as part of the American Experience film series, is […]
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Traveling memorial honoring service members visits Augusta
The GoldStars Tribute Wall, a traveling memorial to honor service members who have fallen while serving in the United States military since the beginning of the Gulf War — Iraq and Afghanistan, was in Augusta on May 29 and 30 at the Augusta Elks Lodge on 397 Civic Center Drive. This memorial project will continue […]
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Erskine Academy names top 10 seniors for class of ’22
Erskine Academy in South China has announced its class of 2022 top 10 seniors, listed by academic standing. Valedictorian is Mackenzie Roderick, daughter of Melissa Vail of Augusta and Mike Roderick of China. Throughout her four years at Erskine, she participated in such activities as Student Council, National Honor Society, the EA Leadership Team, Math […]
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Solon student graduates from Davis & Elkins College
ELKINS, W.Va. — Kaitlin Dixon of Solon graduated with the class of 2022 from Davis & Elkins College. Dixon received a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education.
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Washington library to host wire tree art workshop June 25
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library is set to present a wire tree art workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Those interested can attend at the 40 Old Union Road library, or from home via Zoom. Ryan Kelley of Wire By Ryan will teach the class remotely, according to a news release […]
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Waterville hospice to offer healing garden workshop series for youth
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is planning its Hope’s Place Healing Garden Workshop Series for grieving children and teens at 304 Main St., in Waterville, according to a news release from the nonprofit organization. • Memorial Garden Creations! is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. In the hospice healing garden, participants can learn about […]
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Winthrop resident, Kents Hill School senior earns $5K scholarship
Jackson Melendy of Winthrop, a senior at Kents Hill School in Readfield, was awarded a Mainely Character Scholarship for $5,000. These are awarded annually to Maine high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary concern for others, responsibility, integrity and courage. Jackson was selected from 375 scholarship applicants statewide; his scholarship is sponsored by Market Decisions in […]
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Ag department to allow producers to request voluntary contract termination
Additional flexibilities have been announced to help address threats to global food security.
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Waterville music students participate in all-state festival
Eight students from Waterville Public Schools participated May 18-21 in the All-State Music Festival at the University of Maine, Orono. Keya Amundsen, Hazel Dow, AnnMarie Limberger, Sophia Scheck, and George Taylor performed with the orchestra, Beatrice Beale-Tate and Karin Zimba performed with the band, and Alexa DeWitt sang in the chorus. The festival brings together […]