AUGUSTA — Dozens of leaders in southern Kennebec County are spearheading a process to establish 10-year community goals in health, education and financial stability. The Kennebec Valley Goal-Setting Council, created by United Way of Kennebec Valley, seeks broad feedback in the form of surveys and community conversations with people who live, work or play in […]
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Leeds Historical Society to host final spring walk May 1
The Leeds Historical Society’s final scheduled spring walk is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, to explore a portion of the Leeds section (330 acres) of the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park. A private land owner has given access to the Riverlands through his property. Walkers are asked to meet on Church Hill Road. From […]
Monmouth kindergarten registration set for May 5
Monmouth Memorial School will hold kindergarten registration on May 5; a child who will be 5 years old by Oct. 15 is eligible. For more information, call the office at 207-933-4426.
Instrument creator to share craft May 5
UNION — Jim Doble will discuss his hand-crafted instruments, sound therapy and the effect of sound and vibration during the May 5 “Zoom with Vose Wednesdays” at 6 p.m. Doble has been creating unique, mostly percussive, musical instruments out of a disparate collection of materials such as wood, steel, glass, aluminum, and stone for about […]
Wiscasset art gallery plans ‘Paint the Town and Plein Air Show’
WISCASSET — The Maine Art Gallery’s “Paint the Town and Plein Air Show” is planned for July 21-25, artists will set up their easels around the town to document the local scenery. A reception is scheduled for the evening of July 24 at the gallery, when the artwork will be for sale. The event sponsor […]
Cony Middle School names honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony Middle School has announced its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Ryleigh Baldwin, Emma Buccellato, Skylar Dixon, Lee Hathaway, Zara Hemond, Emily Kennard, Cassandra Lewis, Carrigan Manning, Hannah Marshall, Kaydence Mills, Anabelle Orth, Keren Ruboneka, Emalynn Smith, Lauren Tyler and Jackson Veilleux. Honors: Aya Abdulmohsin, […]
Lewiston health nonprofit awards 8 grants
Locally, grants were awarded to agencies in Farmington, Hallowell and Lewiston.
Benefit adult spelling bee set for May 15
The virtual event is to be hosted by the Monmouth Community Players.
MLB roundup: Guerrero Jr. hits 3 homers as Jays beat Nats, 9-5
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finishes with 7 RBI for the Blue Jays.
Garrett Richards’ strong start lifts Red Sox past Mets, 2-1
The pitcher acquired in the offseason makes his best start of the season, striking out 10 in seven innings.