Grants of up to $2,500 are available through the Maine Community Foundation to help communities be more supportive of older people’s health, well-being, and ability to age in the community. The grants will support community planning and development and implementation of programs that increase opportunities for people older than 60 to stay in their communities […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Winslow Junior High School honor roll
Area students earn academic recognition for fist trimester.
North Monmouth’s Grandahl presents at Lasell University symposium
NEWTON, Mass. — Samantha Grandahl, a North Monmouth resident, presented “Studio1851: Our Journey and Collaboration” on Dec. 10 during Lasell University’s Fall Connected Learning Symposium, according to a news release from the college. Under the guidance of Professor Kristin Kinsky, Grandahl (a Fashion and Retail Merchandising major) discussed their journey in launching Studio1851, Lasell University’s new […]
Erskine Academy holds Renaissance Awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly on Dec. 13 to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Jack Allen, Lily Bray, Nathan Million, Sydni Plummer, Hanna Spitzer, Benjamin Lavoie, Alyssha Gil and Eleena Lee. In addition to Recognition Awards, Senior of the […]
Waterville hospital seek proposals for Community Benefit Grant Program
WATERVILLE — Northern Light Inland Hospital is committed to improving the health of the communities it serves. Its Community Benefit Grant Program is designed to help address priority health issues facing local communities by expanding partnerships and use of evidence-informed prevention practices. The hospital seeks proposals that measurably impact one of these priority health issues, […]
Farmington Grange to host winter farmers market and welcome center through January
The Farmington Grange 12 is again hosting the winter farmers market and welcome center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Grange Hall at 124 Bridge St., in West Farmington, just across the bridge from Main Street. Free coffee and hot drinks and board games are provided by the Grange. The market will […]
Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
Christmas carols, old hymns to be sung Dec. 22 at New Portland church
NEW PORTLAND — The Western Mountains Baptist Church will host an evening of singing Christmas carols and old hymns to celebrate and remember the birth of Jesus Christ at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at the church on Route 27, 928 Carrabassett Road. There will be time to enjoy sweet treats, hot coffee and visit […]
Waterville announces holiday refuse, recycling collection schedule
The City of Waterville has announcing that, because of certain limitations, recycling collection services for Wednesday and Thursday’s routes are being rotated during the upcoming consecutive holiday weeks. Collections may also be affected by weather conditions and residents are advised to check the City’s web page at waterville-me.gov for any changes or cancellations, according to […]