Spectrum Generations recognized Mary Fernandes of Washington as its 2021 volunteer of the year at its annual meeting in Waterville March 23. This award allows Spectrum Generations to recognize and celebrate a volunteer who has gone above and beyond in their volunteer service, according to a news release from the agency. A volunteer with Spectrum […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Waterville Junior High names 3rd quarter honor students
Waterville Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Allison Amuso, Alex Arp, Anthony Arp, Brynn Coelho, Claire Cooley, Kyanne Fidler, Tristan Gray, Andrea Gunter, Brooklyn Hart, Vivian Hart, Harper Hubbard, Elias Karter, Roa Klepach, Alexandria Lord, Lilla […]
Whitefield teen named Augusta tech center student of year
Isaac Hayden of Whitefield has been named Capital Area Technical Center’s student of the year for 2022. He attends Erskine Academy and is enrolled in the electrical program for the second year, where he has been a role model student. He leads the class when the instructor has had to be absent. He plays varsity […]
Camden library children’s book week to begin May 2
The Camden Public Library plans to celebrate Children’s Book Week from Monday to Sunday, May 2-8. Every weekday, Children’s Librarian Amy Hand will portray a different children’s book character; young readers are encouraged to tune in online or stop in for a visit to see what character it will be, according to a news release […]
New Ventures Maine offers tuition-free classes
New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for May that are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. Classes include: Grow Your Business Online: Self-paced; complete by May 31. Gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create […]
Skowhegan, Madison cemeteries to open May 1
Christ the King Parish cemeteries — Calvary Cemetery on North Avenue in Skowhegan and St. Sebastian Cemetery on Fr. Rasle Road in Madison — are scheduled to open Sunday, May 1. All decorations must be firmly attached to the top of the headstone. Decorations may not be attached to foot markers. Flags may be placed […]
Madison Area Memorial High lists 3rd quarter honor students
Madison Area Memorial High School has named its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Christopher Carlo, Thomas Dean, Chayse Howarth, Landyn Landry, Abigail Linkletter, Brooke McKenney, Anna Paine, Brianna Paine and Benjamin Thrasher. Honors: Arian Burrows, Riley Garland, Malaki Goodwin, Sarah Hatfield, LeilaRae Horton, Lillian Levesque, Austin Mercier, […]
United Way to celebrate Mother’s Day with flower fundraiser
Through May 2 people can purchase a spring bouquet for a mother, grandmother, or special someone.
Madison Legion to host in-person barbecue April 30
MADISON — A hamburger, hot dog and chicken in-person barbecue is planned from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St. The cost is $10 per person. Takeouts are available; order ahead by calling 207-696-5848. The event is sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron […]
Foundation opens applications for Children’s Health Small Grant
The Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation has launched the 15th cycle of its Children’s Health Small Grants Program, which supports a wide range of children’s health and wellness initiatives each year. Updated guidelines and requirements are available at klingenstein.org/sadie-harry-davis-foundation. The application period closes at midnight Tuesday, May 31, according to a news release from the […]