WATERVILLE — Kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 academic year will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, and from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the George J. Mitchell School, 58 Drummond Ave. Registrations will be conducted by appointment only. A child must be 5 years old on or […]
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Belgrade opens community read April 22
BELGRADE — The town will kick off its a community read Thursday, April 22, with “The Overstory” – a Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Richard Powers. The read is meant to promote the interconnectedness between humans and the natural environment in a fun and informative way, and the read includes a variety of programs throughout […]
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St. Michael Parish to celebrate Earth Day
AUGUSTA — To celebrate Earth Day, the Social Justice & Peace Commission at St. Michael Parish invites all to a Zoom session from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 22. “Restore Our Common Home” will be facilitated by Frank Cuff, a member of the commission. On Saturday, April 24, from 9 to 11 a.m., the […]
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History behind maritime photos to be discussed April 22
The Camden Public Library will partner with the Penobscot Marine Museum at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 22, for an online presentation during the library’s celebration of Maritime Month. Matt Wheeler, the museum’s digital collections curator, will narrate a slideshow featuring selections of maritime photography from the museum’s Maynard Bray Collection. Wheeler will discuss Bray’s background […]
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United Way COVID-19 impact and plans for the future
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s mission is to improve people’s lives and build a strong and healthy community. It meets its mission by raising funds and allocating those funds to programs throughout Greater Franklin County ranging from Literacy Volunteers and Meals on Wheels to a wheelchair ramp program at Mission at the Eastward. United […]
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Buttons 4 Babes Giving Circle holds button bee
Buttons for Babes project helps children in Greater Franklin County
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Franklin County Children’s Task Force Parent Enrichment Classes
All classes offered online through Zoom
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United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans events
REGION — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is planning the following events and programs. All COVID-19 precautions will remain in place as conditions warrant. Free tax preparation through the Western Maine CA$H Coalition (now through mid-May): Call 778-7854 to schedule an appointment. Mother’s Day Rose Sale (orders will be accepted through April 30; […]
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Historical society to explore life of ‘First Franco’ April 21
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Historical Society will host “First Franco: Albert Beliveau in Law, Politics and Love,” a Facebook live presentation, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21. Former Chief Justice Dan Wathen and Severin Beliveau, partner in Preti Flaherty and former legislator and gubernatorial candidate, will take part in the talk. Author Douglas Rooks will read […]
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Grant program awards more than $20K toward elders
ELLSWORTH — Grants totaling $20,702 have been awarded to 10 Maine nonprofit organizations and municipalities through the Lifelong Communities Mini-Grant Program. The program, part of Maine Community Foundation’s strategic goal on thriving older people, helps communities be more supportive of older Mainers’ health, well-being, and ability to age in place. Grantees include: • Age-Friendly Communities […]