AUGUSTA – Alice Anne Swift Hutchinson, 74, of Whitefield, Maine passed away on March 17, 2022, after a short illness. She …
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Obituary: Mark Andrew White
CORNVILLE- Mark Andrew White, 69, of Cornville, Maine, passed away Thursday March 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He …
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‘Black Meets White’ author to share book at Readfield library
Readfield author Justine Fontes plans to read her children’s picture book featuring patterns, “Black Meets White,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26, behind the Readfield Community Library, 1151 Main St. Children, parents, grandparents and caregivers are invited to come wearing black and white or other colored patterns such as plaids and stripes. Besides writing, Fontes […]
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Historical society to host visual review of Augusta
The Kennebec Historical Society’s March Facebook Live presentation, Augusta — A Visual Review, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23. Emily Schroeder, KHS archivist, will give an informal survey of some of Augusta’s landmarks, sights and events, featuring photos and other materials from the society’s collections. Viewers can travel back in time from the […]
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L/A college Food for Thought to host Marine Mammals founder
Lynda Ada Doughty, executive director of Marine Mammals of Maine, plans to speak.
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UMaine at Augusta designated as Military Friendly school
The University of Maine at Augusta has been designated a Military Friendly school. Receiving the Military Friendly School gold award status acknowledges the “over and above” student-centered approach that UMA offers its community, according to a news release from the university. “We are grateful that our military service members, veterans, and their families have chosen […]
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Skowhegan club members learn about Ukraine
The Skowhegan Woman’s Club met March 19 via Zoom to hear speaker Sue Lahti. She is retired from teaching at Carrabec High School in North Anson and Maine Geographic Alliance, according to a news release from the club. Lahti delivered a talk on Ukraine that included the current Russian invasion, the country’s geographical boundaries, its […]
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Associations laud Waterville schools’ visual, performing arts chair
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Waterville Senior High School’s Susan Barre is one of 45 people selected this year to receive Outstanding Educator Awards from the National Federation of State High School Association Music Association and the NFHS Speech/Debate/Theatre/Academics Association. In addition to earning numerous awards and honors, Barre has transformed Waterville schools’ music program to one […]
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Sidney arts academy seeks donations for visiting artists fund
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy seeks donations to establish a fund to bring guest artists into its school community. The academy aims to establish a fund of $5,000 for the 2022-23 school year. Community donations will be used as matching funds to attract additional grant money, according to a news release from the academy. The […]
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Portland Bishop to join prayer for peace between Russia, Ukraine
Bishop Robert Deeley plans to join Pope Francis and the other bishops of the world in making an act of consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The prayer is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Friday, March 25, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on 307 Congress St. in Portland. All […]