NEWCASTLE — The Frances Perkins Center will present its seventh annual public policy forum — “Conscience and Courage: Frances Perkins and Dr. Feng Shan Ho,” which focuses on immigration and refugee policy — at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 25. The forum will cover how Perkins and Shan Ho used their positions of public office and […]
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Belgrade to host drug takeback April 24
BELGRADE — The Transfer Station will hosts its annual drug takeback event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at 92 Dunn Road. Residents may bring their expired and/or unused prescriptions for safe disposal. A Kennebec County sheriff’s deputy will be stationed near the exit to accept and collect the pharmaceuticals. For more […]
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Madison high school recognizes honor students
Madison Area Memorial High School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Susannah Curtis, Tanner Mongeon, Zoe Pomelow and Kyle Tuscan. Honors: Kyle Bean, Brooklyn Brown, Christian Cabrera, Everett Cameron, Brianna Estes, Jasmine Jewell, Ethan Knox, Aidan Ostiguy, Taylor Tillinghast, […]
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Commission holds virtual ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
Gorham High’s Emily Paruk was named state champion; local finalists included Hazel Dow, Katelyn Nestor, Zeke Sitarz and Rose Tuttle.
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Belgrade Town Office to be open three Saturdays
BELGRADE — The Town Office, 990 Augusta Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on three upcoming Saturdays: April 24, May 29 and June 26. The office staff will offer the usual complement of services, including registering vehicles, boats, trailers, all-terrain vehicles and pets; issuing hunting and fishing licenses; providing notary services to […]
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2021 Wilson Lake Ice-Out winner declared
WILTON — Ice is officially out on Wilson Lake, and a winner in the annual ice-out contest sponsored by the Wilton Fish & Game Association has been declared. Bruce Dyke, longtime caretaker of the contest officially declared the ice out at 7:30 a.m. on April 11. Cindy Greer of Jay had the winning guess this […]
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Community College students named to All-Maine Academic Team
Twenty-one Maine community college students have been named to the All-Maine Academic Team in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service. They were honored recently in a virtual ceremony. The following students received the award and a $500 scholarship from the MCCS Board of Trustees. Central Maine Community College in Auburn: Nicholas Bennett […]
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Waterville Creates to resume in-person programming
WATERVILLE — In response to Governor Mills’ Moving Maine Forward plan, Waterville Creates plans to resume in-person programming at the Waterville Opera House, Railroad Square Cinema, and various outdoor venues. Waterville Creates’ reopening plan is gradual in its approach and will be guided by strict safety and public health practices and protocols, including social distancing, […]
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Carrabec High School names top 10 seniors
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School has announced the following seniors have earned the top 10 spots for the class of 2021. Jasmyne Coombs is the daughter of Aryke Tyrrell of Solon and Brian Coombs of Solon. She plans to attend the University of Maine at Farmington for its secondary education program. Andrew Davis is […]
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Carrabec Community School names honor roll students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec Community School’s grade three through eight third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year is as follows. Grades 6-8 All As – High honors: Emma Campbell, Ashlyn Courtney, Katelyn DeLeonardis, Kaitlin Dellarma, David Dixon, Kobi Jennings, Haley McFadyen, Machaon Pierce, Seth Price,Desmond Robinson, Jillian Robinson, William Rogers, Brooks Sousa and Ava Welch. As & Bs – Honors: Karen Baker, Tucker Bates, Kaileigh Burnham, Anna […]