SOLON — Avery Elyse Farnham was born March 5, at Thayer Hospital in Waterville to Israel Farnham and Kristen McLaughlin of Solon. She weighed seven pounds six ounces and measured 20 inches in length. She was welcomed by big brother Jacob Farnham and big sister Bailey Farnham. Grandparents are Gary and Mazel Farnham of Solon and Scott and Maureen McLaughlin of Cornville.
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Senior Appreciation Day set for Aug. 10
FAIRFIELD — Senior Appreciation Day will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at the Fairfield Community Center.
Federal government requesting $9.2M Medicaid refund from Maine
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services posted a report on its website Thursday saying Maine’s health and human services agency did not always use the correct percentage when processing claim adjustments in the Federal Medical Assistance Program.
Blood drive set for Aug. 8 in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — The Daughters of Isabella Notre Dame de Lourdes Circle and the Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge will host a Red Cross blood drive. The event will be noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at T & B Celebration Center.
Summer Reading winners announced
PITTSFIELD — Winners for week four of the Pittsfield Public Library Summer Reading Program are Blaze Treadway and PJ Raye. They received movie passes donated by Flagship Cinema in Waterville.
Incredible Edible Book Fair planned
WATERVILLE — The Waterville Public Library will host the Incredible Edible Book Fair, a celebration of books, artistry food and fun.
Camden Alumni Banquet tickets available
NORTHPORT — The deadline to purchase tickets for the 2012 Camden High School alumni banquet is Monday, Aug. 6. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
‘Three Ring Binder’ network complete; Internet superhighway backbone for rural, widespread service in Maine
Maine’s Internet superhighway has been completed six months ahead of schedule and within its $31.7 million budget, looping through the state to connect more than 100 communities from Skowhegan to Perry to Frenchville.
Host families needed for Chinese students
WATERVILLE — Volunteers are wanted to host college-age Chinese students who will be in town Saturday through Saturday, Aug. 4. Students will participate in an English day camp and will need to be dropped off at 8 a.m. and picked up at 5 p.m. at Thomas College.
Waterville’s Intown Arts Fest Saturday
WATERVILLE — The 43rd annual Waterville Intown Arts Fest is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday on Main Street, which will be closed to traffic starting at 7 a.m.