University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting greenhouse plastic for recycling through Dec. 15 before closing out the season, according to a news release from the UMaine extension office in Orono. The recycling program accepts clear, low-density, polyethylene (LDPE#4) plastic used to cover greenhouses, high tunnels, hoop houses and other agricultural structures. Collection sites also […]
Community
Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Grace Christian Academy honor roll
Area students earn academic recognition.
advertisement
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Local outing clubs win free trips from Teens to Trails
Maranacook Community High School in Readfield, Cony High School in Augusta, and the Gardiner Area High School to receive free trips.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Wobble and Gobble 5K set for Nov. 21-29
Virtual run proceeds will benefit UMaine Extension 4-H.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
‘The Traveling Sisters: Moving Forward’ virtual event set for Nov. 18
Kennebec Historical Society to host Facebook Live presentation by Shelley Lance-Fulk and Jacklyn Amtower.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
UMaine Extension offers Thanksgiving recipes, food safety tips
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has several resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal. Before buying that turkey, UMaine Extension associate professor and registered dietitian Kate Yerxa suggests “planning for one to 1½ pounds of turkey per person. This will provide enough for the meal and leftovers for turkey sandwiches or a […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Free cloth masks available to chamber members
Free cloth masks are available to all chamber members between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce office located at 50 Elm St. in Waterville.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Gardiner area annual Thanksgiving event canceled
The annual Gardiner area Thanksgiving dinner, sponsored by the Valley of Augusta Scottish Rite Masons, is canceled for this year due to the ongoing pandemic. Anyone needing assistance is encouraged to call 211 for information.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
MaineGeneral Health staff donates to local food banks
Employees give back to Augusta and Waterville communities that has supported them during pandemic.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Michael Connolly completes Eagle Scout Project
Scout is a member of Troops 485, Skowhegan, and 428, Pittsfield.