Event included cake, decorations and parade of antique automobiles.
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Thomas College rep to virtually visit Madison school Oct. 5
A representative from Thomas College in Waterville will virtually visit Madison Area Memorial High School at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, according to a news release from the college. The representative will meet with students to share Thomas College’s story and what it has to offer. For more information about Thomas, visit thomas.edu or contact […]
UMaine Extension 4-H to offer virtual science cafés starting Oct. 1
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer virtual science cafés for teens in seventh grade through senior year from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. every Thursday, beginning Oct. 1, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. Online sessions will include University of Maine scientists discussing their research, how they became involved in […]
Augusta schools announce bus routes
Education centers include: Capital Area Technical Center, Cony Middle and High School, Farrington Elementary School, Sylvio Gilbert Elementary School, Lillian P. Hussey Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Augusta Adult Education.
Maine Forest Service experts say autumn excellent time to plant native trees
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service in Augusta reminds everyone that fall is an ideal time of year to plant native trees. “Because it takes approximately six weeks for roots to get established, the general rule for tree planting during fall is to get them in the ground by Indigenous Peoples’ […]
United Way kicks off its 2020 campaign with a pop-up drive-in
Early support totals $995,802.
‘Keeping the Androscoggin Healthy’ Zoom event set for Oct. 1
Lisa Pohlmann, CEO of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, will be the featured speaker of the free virtual program.
Logan Watts makes Northern Vermont University dean’s list
LYNDON, Vt. — Logan Watts of Manchester has been named to the 2020 spring semester dean’s list at Northern Vermont University. Students who achieve between a 3.50 and 3.99 semester average are placed on the dean’s list.
Lindsay Allison graduates from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Lindsay Allison of Augusta was conferred a Doctor of Audiology for the 2020 spring semester at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Palermo library offers support for teaching children at home
The Palermo Community Library realizes that supporting your children with their schoolwork can be a challenge during these unusual times. Whether you fully homeschool your children or not, you might find the tips and resources from these websites useful, according to a news release from the library. Homeschooling links: • Scholastic — tinyurl.com/yy96gxy7; • Mama of […]