Augusta’s Pelletier inducted into Franco-American Hall of Fame

The 75-year-old has been a member of Le Club Calumet for 48 years and was one of the founding members of the Friends for a Heritage Center at Mill Park.

Spirit of America Foundation honors 99 volunteers from Kennebec County

Residents and organizations from 27 Kennebec County towns and cities received awards at a ceremony Tuesday night.

Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner brings locals together

A brother and sister reunited with a mentor of their brother Edward Carey, who was murdered in Waterville in 1982, at a chance reunion during the annual Waterville dinner.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Augusta to move across the river

The church, which has gathered at the Summer Street church for 130 years, will begin in January to meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Eastern Avenue.

Salvation Army pushes for funds in Kettle Blitz

Using a theme of ugly sweaters, the local corps hopes to raise $1,000 at the Augusta Walmart.

Oakland Halloween parade set as alternative to trick-or-treat

The Oct. 31 parade will begin at 5:30, and residents are asked to hand out candy to participants.

Setbacks can’t quiet Farmingdale man’s music

Musician Neal Shephard, known in Hallowell and elsewhere, is bouncing back from two massive strokes that nearly killed him.

Winthrop Rotary to aid hunger relief with barbecue fundraiser

The need has grown from 40 families a month in 2011 to 110 families a month in 2014 in the Winthrop area.

Skowhegan Creative Living Arts Parade canceled

Event planned for Sunday is off because of rain, thunderstorm forecast.

Recycling session set for Friday in Waterville