SKOWHEGAN — Marti Stevens Learning Center is offering to help with snow removal and projects for elderly Skowhegan residents. For more information, contact Jim Goodwin at 207-474-7175.
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Photographer to discuss new era of mirrorless cameras
ROCKPORT — The latest and second-to-last lecture of the online weekly alumni lecture series hosted by Maine Media Workshops & College, about Migration to Mirrorless will feature faculty-photographer Gabriel Biderman from B&H Photo from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1. Biderman will talk about mirrorless cameras, which are known for being able to pack […]
Skowhegan recreation seeks winter program registrations
The Skowhegan Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for youth basketball, vacation camps, adult pickleball, Mystery Lunches and all of its other winter programs. A complete brochure is available at the center, online at skowhegan.org and on its Facebook page. For more information, call 207-474-6901.
Christmas program in need of pajamas, clothing for children
WATERVILLE — Maine Children’s Home is in need of donations of brand new pajamas and clothing for Maine children receiving gifts from MCH’s Christmas Program. The program reports that it is receiving applications from families faster than it is receiving donations of needed gift items. MCH is a 122-year-old nonprofit that provides a variety of […]
Waterville enhances landscape with 10 new maple trees
In May, Waterville was awarded a grant under the Project Canopy Assistance Program administered by the Maine Forest Service. The week of Nov. 8, workers from Parks and Recreation planted 10 sugar and red maple trees in Moor and Grove Street playgrounds in the south end, Purnell Wrigley Ball Field on Matthews Avenue, and downtown […]
UMaine to host talk on municipal role in implementing state priorities
Maine Municipal Association’s Cathy Conlow and Kate Dufour plan to speak.
Nichols College appoints Mount Vernon student to council
DUDLEY, Mass. — Tyler Dunn of Mount Vernon is one of 31 students appointed to the inaugural Nichols Senior Advisory Council by college President Glenn M. Sulmasy. The council comprises students who have played significant leadership roles in the Nichols community. Their role is to advise the president and senior administration on issues related to […]
Readfield student participates in Emerson stage production
BOSTON — Kailey Pelletier of Readfield participated in Emerson Stage’s production of “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” in conjunction with its 2021-2022 season. Pelletier is majoring in stage and production management at Emerson College and is a member of the class of 2024. The show is written by Finegan Kruckemeyer […]
‘The Memories We Carry’ art kit created for grieving children
Children’s Grief Awareness Month aims to recognize and understand the impact of death on children and their need for support. To help support the children in the Waterville area during the month, Waterville Creates — along with Family Violence Project, Colby College Museum of Art, Kennebec Valley Community Action Program and the Waterville Public Library […]
Saint Dominic Academy names honor roll students
Saint Dominic Academy – Auburn Campus recently named the following students to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 school year. The following have achieved a 4.25 average and above in all courses and are on the Principal’s List. Grade 12: Julianne Cook, Noah Cyr, Kathleen Dean, Sydney Dick, McKenzie Lagerson, Patrick Manson, Isabella McMillen, […]