CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy’s annual Academic Achievement Awards banquet was held on Nov. 6 to honor the scholarly accomplishments of students and the service of faculty, according to a news release from the academy. Scheel Scholars Henry A. Scheel, of Rockport, was one of America’s most respected naval architects and yacht designers. During his […]
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Lawrence Junior High School first-quarter honor roll
Students from Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield attend Lawrence schools.
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Essay winners recognized at Veterans Assembly in Jackman
JACKMAN — Students in grades 6-12 at Forest Hills School were invited to take part in a national essay writing contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. Their participation was recognized on Nov. 8 during the Forest Hills’ Veterans Assembly. The theme was “What Makes America Great?” Local winners were announced and presented […]
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Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area to host Light for Life Celebration Dec. 5
The 2019 Holiday Remembrance Ornament is available.
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Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
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Brain health topic of Nov. 21 talk
The Chats with Champions program is hosted by the Skidompha Library.
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Gardiner to host Wreaths Across American Mobile Education Exhibit Nov. 16 and 17
National Wreaths Across America day will be held Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Tax-Aide foundation seeks volunteers
The AARP Tax-Aide Foundation seeks volunteers to join a team of dedicated AARP Tax-Aide volunteers who prepare and electronically file federal and state income tax returns for low to moderate income taxpayers, according to a news release form the foundation. This program is provided free of charge to eligible taxpayers. Volunteers help neighbors take away […]
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Rangeley Lakes chamber welcome center for Small Business Saturday Nov. 30
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce has been designated as a Neighborhood Champion for the upcoming annual Small Business Saturday event on Nov. 30, according to a news release from the chamber. Small Business Saturday was launched by American Express in 2010 to support local shops that make communities strong and to encourage people to […]
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Transgender Day of Remembrance set for Nov. 20 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Transgender Day of Remembrance will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 60 Eustis Parkway. The event has been observed annually on Nov. 20 as a day to memorialize the transgender individuals who have been murdered as a result of transphobia. Snow date is Thursday, Nov. 21. […]