Boy Scout Troop 436 of Waterville spent the weekend of April 14 at Nobscot Scout Reservation in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Early Saturday morning, they headed to Lexington to hike the 10-mile Sons of Liberty Trail to the North Bridge in Concord. “Along the way we visited many stops including the capture site of Paul Revere and […]
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Skowhegan-area school officials propose $41.8 million school budget, an increase of 7.5%
The superintendent of MSAD 54 said the proposed spending increase is driven in part by a large bond payment that must be made for construction of a $75 million new school, but officials expect little impact from that payment on residents’ tax bills.
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Skowhegan gives preliminary approval for ATV use on some town roads
The intention is to connect all-terrain vehicle riders to trail systems in Fairfield and Norridgewock, while increasing traffic to downtown businesses in Skowhegan, according to the president of the Skowhegan Stumpjumpers.
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Jackman high school recognizes 2 students for April
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School has recognized two students for the month of April. Janessa Moffitt, a freshman, was selected as the school’s Student of the Month for April. Selection was based on the Habits of Mind criteria: Seeking to Be Understood and Working Toward Team Goals. Hiram Logston, a senior, is April’s Random […]
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Laser show, concert to benefit Winslow food pantry
To assure admission, ordering tickets in advance is suggested.
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Waterville hospice to offer retreat for grieving June 16-18
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is scheduled to host its Camp Ray of Hope, a statewide weekend retreat for Maine individuals and families who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. The retreat will be held Friday to Sunday, June 16-18 at Pilgrim Lodge, 103 Pilgrim Lodge Lane in West Gardiner. […]
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Planning Board recommends City Council reduce length of parking spaces for downtown Waterville housing project
The board’s recommendation is meant to improve parking access at Head of Falls Village, which is proposed for the intersection of Temple and Front streets.
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South Sudanese sisters, born in Ugandan refugee camp, graduate from Thomas College
Twin sisters Achen and Apiyo Charles, born in a refugee camp in Uganda, graduated Saturday from Thomas College after only three years, and now will pursue master’s degrees as they help their mother, a Portland resident, earn money to support their siblings in both the U.S. and Uganda.
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Pittsfield institute to host International Food Festival May 14
PITTSFIELD — International boarding students at Maine Central Institute plan to host the annual International Food Festival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 14, in Parks Gym, 295 Main St. The public can sample foods from more than a dozen countries prepared by students, faculty and staff. Since 2007, the MCI community has […]
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Carrabec High School names class of ’23 top students
Luke Carey is class valedictorian, and Mliss Hem salutatorian.