AUGUSTA — A son, Graisyn Alexander Morse, was born Dec. 6 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta campus, to Kristyn Shea and Zachary Morse of Augusta.
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American Cancer Society holds volunteer kickoff for Relay For Life event
AUGUSTA — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Augusta seeks volunteers for this year’s relay.
Gardiner Adult Education offers Jan. 10 information night on medical transcription and professions courses
GARDNIER — The Academy of Medical Transcription and Professions will offer on site courses through Gardiner Adult Education. A free information night will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Gardiner Area High School.
Table Tour set for Feb. 3 at Viles Arboretum
AUGUSTA — Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., will hold its annual Table Tour event on Sunday, Feb. 3.
American Legion offers scholarship contest
WATERVILLE — The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program seeks participants for an oratorical contest set for Feb. 16 in the Thomas College Auditorium, 180 West River Road. The first place winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship; $500, second place; and $300, third.
Local student, military members honored
SAN ANTONIO — Air Force Reserve Airman Rebecca L. Lehotay recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
Maine Arts Commission announces Arts in the Capitol exhibit
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission recently announced an exhibition of artwork, previously exhibited at the Schoolhouse Gallery in Kingfield, on display until February in Maine’s Capitol Complex as part of the agency’s Arts in the Capitol program.
Concerts at Jewett Series on Jan. 6 features classical pianist
AUGUSTA — Pianist Masanobu Ikemiya will present a piano recital with commentary, “Classics to Ragtime,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the University of Maine at Augusta, Jewett Auditorium, as part of the Concerts at Jewett Series.
Teachers should protect kids, then lock and load
Our loved ones serving in the military need their guns to protect themselves, their comrades and civilians caught up in the conflicts. Without them, where would they be?
Maine needs people who stay, not just visit
I grew up in Maine, but like too many young Mainers, I found the most meaningful employment out of state.