SKOWHEGAN — The Somerset Career & Technical Center Program Leader Assemblies were held on Nov. 4 and 5. Students from Carrabec High School, Cornville Regional Charter School, Madison Area Memorial High School, Maine Central Institute, Maine School Administrative District 53, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Marti Stevens Learning Center, Skowhegan Area High School and Upper […]
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Jefferson Historical Society accepting orders for 2020 Vintage Photo Calendar
Jefferson Historical Society has announced that its 2020 Vintage Photo Calendar is available to order for $10 each. In this early 1800 photo, teacher Charles Besse plays ball with students at the original Jefferson Village School. Notice that the bats are boards and there are no gloves to be seen. The girls, most with hats […]
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Chester Greenwood Day contest winners named
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce proclaims that again, Chester Greenwood Day Dec. 7, was a resounding success. The community came out in force to celebrate and show the love they have for Franklin County Maine, according to a news release from the chamber. The parade had a theme of “A Story Book […]
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Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
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Chesterville Meeting House Bell Tower restoration under way
Following three years of planning and fundraising, restoration of the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House bell tower is well under way. On Nov. 22, contractor Ron Castonguay, of Leeds, working with riggers from Cote Crane and Rigging in Auburn, removed the upper section of the tower and bell. The belfry structure, the bell undercarriage, and […]
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Augusta’s Pendurti graduates from Campbellsville University
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Siva Prasad Pendurti, of Augusta, graduated with Master of Science in Information Technology Management during commencement ceremonies Dec. 6 at Campbellsville University. Degrees are conferred for the graduates upon completion of all requirements for graduation.
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Augusta Nature Education Center receives $3,000 grant
The Augusta Nature Education Center was recently awarded a $3,000 grant from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund. This grant will enable the nature center to replace boardwalks, install new signage, and improve and update the trail map, according to a news release from the center. The center is managed and co-owned by the Augusta Nature […]
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Winslow library to hold winter workshop, holiday crafts-making fair Dec. 17
Winslow Public Library will host the Winter Workshop Holiday Crafts-Making Fair from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the library at 136 Halifax St. The winter workshop will spotlight an array of local craftspeople, who will show attendees how to make their own felted cookie-cutter trees, wreaths, garlands, cinnamon stick trees, ornaments, painted […]
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Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers to perform Dec. 16 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — A free festive holiday concert by the Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at the Lithgow Public Library at 45 Winthrop St. In case of storms there will be a snow date of Tuesday, Dec. 17. For more information, call the library at 626-2415 or visit lithgowlibrary.org.
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Pétanque to be offered indoors at Buker Community Center
AUGUSTA — Mill Park Pétanque Club has recently received permission to play indoors throughout the winter months Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. With recently purchased special indoor pétanque boules, players will be able to throw without marring the hardwood floors of the basketball courts at the Buker Community Center, 22 Armory […]