OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced the following students were named its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors with distinction: Andi Anderson, Kendall Arbour, Joseph Ardito, Brooke Austin, Owen Axelson, Cooper Barrett, Mason Belanger, Martina Bizier, Rebekah Bucknam and Alexander Bussey. Also, Francesca Caccamo, Nathaniel Castner, Journey […]
Community
Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Winslow food pantry announces winter hours
Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry, at 12 Lithgow St., has announced its winter hours are set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month beginning in December. For more information, email WinslowCupboard@Gmail.com or call 207-872-2544.
Maine drivers association supports Wreaths Across America
According to the website schedule, the convoy will travel through Albion, Winslow and Wiscasset.
WinterKids App! helps build a better winter
The annual WinterKids App membership is now available. Families who purchase a membership and download the app will have access to offers on lift tickets, equipment rentals, gear, special family days, and much more at more than 80 recreational areas and retailers across Maine. New offers are added to the app regularly throughout the winter, […]
UMaine going viral with lobster video
ORONO — The University of Maine is calling attention to the blue economy conversation and its goal of providing global marine leadership with a light-hearted drive to go viral with a YouTube video promoting the safe handling and consumption of lobster. The featured University of Maine Cooperative Extension video has helped more than 1.8 million […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Nov. 30 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Nov. 30 game. Ed and Joyce Rushton placed second, and Paul and Judy Jones placed 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 […]
Wabanaki Winter Market returns with in-person shopping, events
ORONO — The Wabanaki Winter Market, a celebration of art created by Wabanaki artists, is scheduled to return with in-person shopping and demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road. This year marks the 27th anniversary of this signature […]
Bishop to host virtual family Advent blessing
PORTLAND — During Advent, Bishop Robert Deeley plans to host a special virtual prayer and blessing gathering for all Maine families at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Last year, hundreds of individuals and families in Maine logged in and joined the bishop for the special online event, which lasts about 10 minutes. All are welcome, […]
Damariscotta’s Inn Along the Way to hold conversation circle series
DAMARISCOTTA — Inn Along the Way is set to offer a Seasonal Conversation Circle series. The first of three programs, Seasonal Sharing, will be a Zoom event taking place from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. The conversation facilitator Laurie Worth invites you to come as you are and sit down with a cup […]
Walk to Bethlehem set for Dec. 12 in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plan to present the 41st annual Walk to Bethlehem on Sunday, Dec. 12. Caroling through the streets is followed by a family-oriented Christmas presentation of music and drama that highlights the talent of local young people. The event ends with a traditional nativity pageant, where a local family with […]