Brooke McKenney of Madison, a senior at Madison Area Memorial High School, has received the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Christopher LeBlanc. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Brooke is an exceptional student who carries […]
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Pittsfield student performs in Baldwin Wallace University play
BEREA, Ohio — Julia Cooke of Pittsfield was part of the cast and crew from Baldwin Wallace University that recently staged Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” Cooke, a graduate of Messalonskee High School in Oakland majoring in theater acting and directing, played the part of Sarah Good and served as understudy for Elizabeth Proctor and Rebecca […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes May 10 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ed and Joyce Rushton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s May 10 game. Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop placed second, and Tom Nelson and Sylvia Palmer were third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. The club welcomes new players. For more […]
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Coalition seeks volunteers to maintain website, steward trail
The Hills to Sea Trail Coalition seeks a volunteer to assist with maintaining its website, as well as volunteers to steward sections of the 47-mile Hills to Sea Trail. The steward positions involve walking a section of trail four times a year between April and October, clearing light debris and identifying areas needing more attention. […]
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Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls group to discuss issues facing communities
Residents to gather for second time in search of solutions.
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With renovations to outdoor stage, Sidney arts center looks to draw bigger acts, larger crowds
The Snow Pond Center for the Arts renovates its outdoor stage, the Bowl in the Pines amphitheater, which officials say should allow the organization to provide enhanced experiences for audiences and artists.
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ShineOnCass event raises funds, food for humane society
More than 160 children and their families, dressed in pajamas, visited Hart-to-Hart Farm & Education Center in Albion May 1 to welcome newborn farm animals (also in pajamas), give back to their community, and honor the legacy of Cassidy Charette at the annual ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party. The event featured hands-on educational […]
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Orono extension to host interactive Maine plant sales map
ORONO — May and early June mark the planting season in Maine gardens, and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program is again hosting an interactive plant sales map. The 2022 Spring Plant Sale Fundraisers in Maine map listings are alphabetical by date. Find more information about the map and how to […]
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Music association to hold awards show May 22
Pine Tree State Country Music Association plans to hold an awards show at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Skip’s lounge at 288 Narragansett Trail in Buxton. The event will include entertainment, dancing, food, cash bar and presentation of several awards, according to a news release from the association. Entertainment will be provided by Gary […]
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KidsPeace names Richmond couple Maine parents of year
KidsPeace in Portland has named Laurie and Chris Tomascik of Richmond its 2022 Maine Foster Parents of the Year, according to a news release from the organization. The couple were selected by KidsPeace Foster Care’s Maine state leadership after being nominated by Stevie Bonnevie, a family resource specialist in the organization’s South Portland foster care […]