SARASOTA, Fla. – John “Jack” Thomas Wyand of Sarasota, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2022 at Doctors Hospital in …
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Obituary: Starr A. Barry
ALNA – Starr A. Barry, artist, spiritual explorer, colleague, friend, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on April 16, 2022, following …
Madison Legion to host in-person barbecue April 30
MADISON — A hamburger, hot dog and chicken in-person barbecue is planned from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St. The cost is $10 per person. Takeouts are available; order ahead by calling 207-696-5848. The event is sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron […]
Foundation opens applications for Children’s Health Small Grant
The Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation has launched the 15th cycle of its Children’s Health Small Grants Program, which supports a wide range of children’s health and wellness initiatives each year. Updated guidelines and requirements are available at klingenstein.org/sadie-harry-davis-foundation. The application period closes at midnight Tuesday, May 31, according to a news release from the […]
Local teens receive Teens to Trails scholarships
April is a special month in Teens to Trails’ 16-year history. The nonprofit organization celebrates the birthday of Sara Leone, a Wiscasset high school student who died in a car accident at age 15. Shortly afterward, her parents, Bob and Carol Leone, founded Teens to Trails with the hopes of sharing their daughter’s love of […]
Madison Legion post honors month of military child
MADISON — Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post 39 and Auxiliary Unit 39 held a Military Child’s Table Setting Ceremony following the Installation of Officers. The ceremony was performed jointly by Post 39 Chaplin Rich Robinson and Unit 39 Chaplin Amy Washburn, according to a news release from the legion. April is designated as Month of the […]
Pittsfield Scoutmaster receives district merit award
WATERVILLE — Scoutmaster Shelley Connolly, the featured topic presenter April 13 at the monthly Kennebec Valley District Scout Leader Roundtable, received the Kennebec Valley District Award of Merit. It is the highest award a local Scouting district can bestow upon a volunteer, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for Kennebec […]
Franco-American genealogy society to meet in Auburn
The Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society plans to hold its spring general meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn. A brief business meeting will be followed by refreshments and guest speaker Anna Faherty’s presentation from 11 a.m. to noon, according to a news release from the society. […]
Readfield society to hold annual meeting, share stories
The Readfield Historical Society plans to hold its annual meeting and the presentation of a yearly award of appreciation to a community member, followed by a program from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Gile Hall, 8 Old Kents Hill Road, according to a news release from the society. The program, I Love […]
Farmington to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Farmington Police Department plans to collect expired or unused prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Meetinghouse Park Gazebo on Main Street, in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Along with prescription drugs, residents can also dispose of expired over-the-counter medication, vitamins and pet medications during […]