FAIRFIELD — Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Dec. 21 game. Paul and Judy Jones placed second, with Ed Rushton and Suzon Morrison third. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their own partner. For […]
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Area graduates receive Maine Dental Association scholarship
Three local graduates were selected to receive the 2021 Alva S. Appleby Scholarship from the Maine Dental Association Charitable Foundation. Alec Daigle, a graduate of Maranacook Community High School who attends the University of New England College of Dental Medicine; Jenna Fongemie, a graduate of Saint Dominic Academy who attends the Tufts University School of […]
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Waterville student earns Eagle Scout status
Family and friends, along with local officials, gathered Dec. 14 at the Waterville Lodge 33 on County Road for the presentation of Scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout rank, to Samuel K. Bernier. Bernier, 15, is the son of Daniel and Jen Bernier, and is a sophomore at Waterville High School. This past summer, Bernier […]
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Winslow Junior High School names honor roll
Winslow Junior High School recently named the following students to its 2021-22 first-trimester honor roll. Grade 8 — High honors: Charles Byers, Zachary Campe, Quinn Cutten, Emily Daigneault, Ashton Darrell, Brody Davidson, Makayla Ellis, Katelyn Gibbs, Hassan Hobbi, Karleigh Marcoux, Shawna Martin, Braedyn Parker, Madisyn Pendexter, Mylee Petela, Bella Pinnette, Bryanna Prentiss, Amara Rioux, Rachel […]
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Fisheries, wildlife department seeks Maine Guide Award nominations
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife seeks nominations for the Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award. Registered Maine Guides are experienced and passionate outdoors men and women, and each year the department recognizes a member of the guiding community with the award. Criteria for this prestigious award is as follows: • Must meet […]
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Augusta church offers free curbside community Christmas Dinner
AUGUSTA — South Parish Congregational Church plans to provide a free curbside Christmas dinner curbside from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Day. All are welcome to a full turkey dinner. Those unable to drive to the 9 Church St. church, who would like a dinner delivered to the greater Augusta area, can call the […]
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Healthy Living for ME plans workshops for new year
Healthy Living for ME plans to kick off 2022 with several new workshop sessions. Available statewide — with in-person, virtual and telephonic options — the workshops address a variety of health needs and are open to adult Mainers of all ages. “As we approach the New Year, many people are thinking about improving their health. […]
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Augusta arboretum expands Young Stewards camp program
AUGUSTA — Viles Arboretum, with support from the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine, in August created a new opportunity for area youth by hosting the Young Stewards Summer Camp. The program focuses on affordable nature-based learning experiences. Last summer, 19 children spent a week at the Arboretum catching frogs, creating art from natural materials […]
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A cappella women’s chorus welcomes new members
Maine-ly Harmony, an a cappella women’s chorus directed by Kathy Greason, invites women and girls of all ages to join its weekly rehearsals from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays via Zoom. The chorus meets virtually because of the pandemic. Members hail from several counties around the state, singing the barbershop style of four-part harmony. The […]
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Erskine Academy recognizes Renaissance Awards winners
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly Dec. 10 to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Shelby Lincoln, Ava Picard, Brielle Crommett, Devon Polley and Parker Reynolds. Senior of the Trimester Awards were also presented to six members of the senior class: […]