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Baldacci taking time on Senate decision

PORTLAND — The third big-name Democrat to consider a Senate run in Maine — former Gov. John Baldacci — expects to take his time before announcing any decision because his current Pentagon job poses an obstacle to a possible candidacy for now.

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Vassalboro’s Clark to receive award

VASSALBORO — Graham Clark of Vassalboro, a senior at Winslow High School, was recently selected to receive the 2012 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.

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Waterville library book group to meet

WATERVILLE — A new organization, Social Times Book Group, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in Waterville Public Library’s Colby Room to discuss titles from the New York Times Best Sellers list. This event is free and open to the public.

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Land use forum Tuesday in Stratton

STRATTON — The Greater Franklin Development Corporation, in partnership with the Western Mountains Alliance, will host a community forum exploring land use and the potential impact of proposed legislation to reform the Land Use Regulation Commission. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Eustis Community Building in Stratton.

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Brown accepted to Joffery Ballet Co.

WINSLOW — Rachel Brown, 13, recently auditioned and was accepted to the Joffrey Ballet Co. summer program in New York City. She was also awarded a scholarship. Brown is a student and assistant instructor at Laurie’s School of Dance where she studies ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary and modern.

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Summer health careers exploration camp set

FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network will host Summer Scrub Club Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 25-29 at the Ben Franklin Center at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Participants will be introduced to careers in health care. It is open to all students entering grades eight through 12.

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Mt. Blue concert series set

FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Regional School District Music Department will perform its In Our Schools concert series featuring the choruses, bands and orchestras in area schools.