AUGUSTA — Cony High School has announced its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Emily Atigian, Maisie Bechard, Jack Begin, Elijah Bezanson, Lucy Buck, Andrea Chabot, Mandy Cooper, Hunter Davis, Kyle Douin, Abbie Fielding, Casey Gallant, Alicia Groves, Danielle Haines, Kiara Henry, Amanda Jorgensen, Tessa Jorgensen, Camden Kinsey […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Weather spotter training scheduled for May
GRAY — The National Weather Service has scheduled SKYWARN weather spotter classes for May. Storm spotters report large hail, damaging wind, tornadoes and flooding. Spotter training will teach how to identify and report severe weather as well as how to maintain awareness, in order to keep people safe. People can register for one of three […]
Southern Kennebec County launches goal-setting process
AUGUSTA — Dozens of leaders in southern Kennebec County are spearheading a process to establish 10-year community goals in health, education and financial stability. The Kennebec Valley Goal-Setting Council, created by United Way of Kennebec Valley, seeks broad feedback in the form of surveys and community conversations with people who live, work or play in […]
Monmouth kindergarten registration set for May 5
Monmouth Memorial School will hold kindergarten registration on May 5; a child who will be 5 years old by Oct. 15 is eligible. For more information, call the office at 207-933-4426.
Instrument creator to share craft May 5
UNION — Jim Doble will discuss his hand-crafted instruments, sound therapy and the effect of sound and vibration during the May 5 “Zoom with Vose Wednesdays” at 6 p.m. Doble has been creating unique, mostly percussive, musical instruments out of a disparate collection of materials such as wood, steel, glass, aluminum, and stone for about […]
Wiscasset art gallery plans ‘Paint the Town and Plein Air Show’
WISCASSET — The Maine Art Gallery’s “Paint the Town and Plein Air Show” is planned for July 21-25, artists will set up their easels around the town to document the local scenery. A reception is scheduled for the evening of July 24 at the gallery, when the artwork will be for sale. The event sponsor […]
Cony Middle School names honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony Middle School has announced its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Ryleigh Baldwin, Emma Buccellato, Skylar Dixon, Lee Hathaway, Zara Hemond, Emily Kennard, Cassandra Lewis, Carrigan Manning, Hannah Marshall, Kaydence Mills, Anabelle Orth, Keren Ruboneka, Emalynn Smith, Lauren Tyler and Jackson Veilleux. Honors: Aya Abdulmohsin, […]
Lewiston health nonprofit awards 8 grants
Locally, grants were awarded to agencies in Farmington, Hallowell and Lewiston.
Benefit adult spelling bee set for May 15
The virtual event is to be hosted by the Monmouth Community Players.
Foundation offers preservation, energy efficiency grants
The Maine Community Foundation seeks grant proposals to its Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Grant Program. The program invests in the preservation, restoration and retrofitting of historic buildings in Maine. Grant awards of up to $20,000 are available for the preservation and reuse of historic buildings that serve as civic, cultural, or economic hubs […]