BENTON — Nomination papers are available for the office of selectman at the Town Office during business hours. Papers need to be signed by 25-100 Benton voters and returned to the Town Office by close-of-business Monday, Sept. 24.

WATERVILLE — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will offer a certified hospice volunteer training beginning Monday, Sept. 10. Support of two to four hours may include companionship, letter writing, life review, reading, compassionate listening, respite for the caregiver or bereavement support for family members.

UNITY — Unity College is now featured on collegesofdistinction.com, a website dedicated to honoring schools nationwide for their excellence in student-focused higher education.

The New Vineyard Library Association recently received two grants totaling $27,600 from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development program. The association will use the money to build an addition onto the library, as well as install a septic system and a well to address Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility issues. The space will allow for additional educational and literary services and serve as a meeting space for town residents.

FARMINGTON — There will be a few changes at the Mt. Blue campus this fall. There has been a schedule change district-wide for students in grades 7-12. The school day will begin 10 minutes earlier than last year, 7:45 a.m. instead of 7:55 a.m., and will end 10 minutes earlier as well, 1:50 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. This will affect bus pickup and drop off times.