11th One in Five 5K is one of the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center’s largest fundraisers and outreach events.
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Maine hunger 5K walk to return, in person, April 23
AUGUSTA — The 2022 Feed ME 5K Walk to End Hunger in Maine, hosted by Maine State Credit Union, is planned as an in-person event scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the YMCA entrance of the Kennebec River Rail Trail. “Although it will be a lower-key version this year, we are excited to […]
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Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop chorus invites singers
Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop chorus is back rehearsing together and preparing for its upcoming competition and convention in Westborough, Massachusetts. The women will be competing against other choruses throughout New England and Canada, according to a news release from the chorus. Chorus members, all vaccinated against COVID-19, plan to meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. […]
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China student earns Erskine Principal’s Award
Mackenzie Roderick of China, a senior at Erskine Academy in South China, has received the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given to recognize a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Roderick is a consistent high-honors student in a highly competitive academic program that includes […]
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Augusta-based chamber to host Women’s Network Luncheon
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to host a Women’s Network Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. Rachel Zaccariam, a certified nurse and midwife with MaineGeneral Health, will give a presentation entitled “Women’s Health — Take Time for Your Health,” […]
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Free health and wellness workshops available
Augusta YMCA partners with health network to bring chronic disease self-management and falls prevention classes
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Augusta hospice thrift store seeks volunteers
All proceeds from Androscoggin’s stores support patient care in the community.
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Benton student receives Lawrence High’s Principal’s Award
The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.
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Farmington coalition expands distribution hours of COVID-19 test kits
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has expanded its hours for distributing free at-home COVID-19 test kits at its office at 105 Mt. Blue Circle, Suite #1 while supplies last. The tests kits can now be picked up from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The tests being distributed […]
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K-12 scholarship fund accepting applications
The Maine Children’s Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. The scholarships are for students in kindergarten through 12th grade for tuition for public or private school, or toward homeschooling expenses, according to a news release from the scholarship fund program, based in Bangor. The scholarship pays 75% of tuition up to […]