This panel discussion will explore challenges and resources related to supporting an individual’s mental health needs at home, in school and in the community.
Community
Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Forest Hills High School honors students
JACKMAN — Freshman Shelby Veilleux of Long Pond was selected as Forest Hills High School’s student of the month for September. Selection was based on the following Habit of Mind criteria: setting and monitoring Goals. Senior Alan Crawford of Jackman was named September’s Random Acts of Kindness recipient. Check out other upcoming area events!
Erskine Academy sets parent/teacher conferences for Oct. 9, 10
CHINA — Erskine Academy’s fall parent/teacher conferences are set for 3-7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9 and 10. To avoid long waiting lines, Oct. 9 has been designated for students whose last names begin with A-K; Oct. 10 is for students whose last names begin with L-Z. No appointments are necessary; teachers will be […]
Capital Area Technical Center announces September professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has named its September professionals of the month. Jeremy Johnston of Richmond is a senior from Richmond High School in his second year of the computer tech program. Last year, Johnston won a silver medal at the Maine SkillsUSA Internetworking competition. He maintains a full course load at Richmond […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley receives award
GARDINER — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley has received its fifth award from the state Department of Education for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. Funded under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, this program offers competitive grant funding to support before-school, after-school, and summer learning […]
Post Pardon: The Opera to present ‘The Black Azaleas Song Cycle’ Saturday
Featuring local vocalists and musicians from the community, as well as Colby students and faculty.
Spectrum Generations’ Celebrity Chef Challenge raises more than $50K
AUGUSTA — Three Maine chefs went head to head Sept. 16 at the Augusta Civic Center, competing in Spectrum Generations’ 12th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge fundraiser and serving more than 200 guests. Chef Michael Gosselin of bon Vivant, 133 Lisbon St., Lewiston received the Judges’ Choice Award, and Chef Steven Dumas, an Augusta native and […]
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Oct. 7-14
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Oct. 7-14
Leeds Historical Society plans autumn walks
LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society plans to hold the following autumn walks. Indian Carry and much more will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Attendees can explore the Indian Carry across the delta of the Dead River into the Androscoggin Lake. Remnants of White & Son’s sawmill and the old railroad road trestle […]
Talk on ‘Perils & Pitfalls of LEDs’ set via Zoom Oct. 9
Tom Baker’s presentation covers the topic of electromagnetic radiation and the impacts of Light Emitting Diodes on human and environmental health.