Each year the Kennebec Retired Educators Association awards a $750 scholarship to a Kennebec County high school senior who is planning on attending a four-year college with a major in education. Recipients must have attained a high academic standing and contributed to their school or community. This year two scholarships were awarded, one to Zoey […]
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Scouting leaders in Kennebec Valley each receive merit award
BELGRADE — Russell Cahn of Augusta received the highest award a local scouting district can bestow upon a scouting volunteer on Sept, 25, when he was presented the District Award of Merit during the annual District Scouters’ Recognition Dinner held at Camp Bomazeen. Cahn serves as Scoutmaster of Troop 631 at St. Augustine Church, but […]
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Winthrop officials discuss possible uses for $600,000 in American Rescue Plan funds
The American Rescue Plan Act requires that all towns obligate this money no later than Dec. 31, 2024, and that it is spent by Dec. 31, 2026.
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Richmond hosts public hearing for RSU 2 withdrawal
No questions were submitted in advance and no members of the public turned up for the short hearing that marked the next step in Richmond’s second attempt to leave Regional School District 2.
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ShineOnCass Foundation holds girls youth soccer mentoring day
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School’s girls soccer team held its sixth annual ShineOn Saturday Sept. 18 at the school, honoring former Messalonskee soccer player Cassidy Charette by hosting a mentoring day. Girls, in grade pre-K to 5, attended the event, organized each year by the Messalonskee Girls Soccer teams and the ShineOnCass Foundation. Charette was […]
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Waterville cinema to host film series through Nov. 1
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center is launching a film series, “(some of) The Best of Wes (so far),” featuring films directed by Wes Anderson, in anticipation of his upcoming feature release, “The French Dispatch.” The screenings are scheduled take place at 7 p.m. every Monday through Nov. 1 at 17 Railroad Square. Tickets are […]
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Hallowell-area school district outlines plan to spend American Rescue funds
Regional School Unit 2 officials have plans to spend the $3 million it will receive through the American Rescue Plan on a host of upgrades.
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Sept. 28 winners
FAIRFIELD — Jeanie Reiling and Lynn Kerchener were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Sept. 28. Jess Gunther and Willy Pouliot placed second, Di Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third, and Ed Rushton and Suzon Morrison placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants […]
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Celebrity chefs compete to benefit Spectrum Generations
AUGUSTA — Three local chefs competed Sept. 20 in Spectrum Generations’ ninth annual Celebrity Chef Challenge. Chef Heidi Parent, Capital Area Technical Center culinary instructor, received the Judge’s Choice Award, and Chef Taylor Stanton, owner of The Salty Moose received the People’s Choice Award. Chef Dannielle Aldrich of The Blind Pig Tavern also created a […]
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National Merit Scholarship Program commends Erskine student
SOUTH CHINA — Sarah Praul, daughter of Erika and Darryl Praul of China, has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Praul, a student at Erskine Academy, is among approximately 34,000 commended students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Praul will not continue […]