Mid-Maine Technical Center held its 34rd annual National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony on May 9. The formal induction ceremony was held at the Waterville Elks Club. Nineteen students were recognized during the ceremony, including six members that were inducted in 2023. In order to be considered for induction, a student must have achieved honors […]
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Vassalboro library seeks actors for October play
The Vassalboro Public Library plans to put on a play as part of a library fundraiser Oct. 19 and 20. Opportunities to join the cast of the production are open to people of all ages. Anyone interested in participation, either in the cast or in supportive roles, is urged to attend a meeting at 9:30 […]
Sidney to hold Memorial Day parade May 27
The town of Sidney’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Henry Gemery, Korean War veteran, will be this year’s grand marshall, leading the parade in an antique car driven by David Fleury. Veterans, local organizations and others may join the parade as it assembles at the Sidney Transfer […]
Birding walk at Davidson Nature Preserve set for Vassalboro
VASSALBORO — People can join local birders from the Augusta Birding Club and Kennebec Land Trust volunteers at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 25, for a spring birding walk at the Davidson Nature Preserve, 207 Taber Hill Road. The 97-acre Davidson Nature Preserve features 10 acres of blueberry fields as well as wetlands and woodlands. Over […]
Hallowell legion to conduct Memorial Day service
All community members, family, and friends are invited to join. Following the ceremony, all are invited to the Post Home at 114 Second St. for social exchange and refreshments.
Artists’ reception set for 2 local artists at Rangeley gallery
The exhibit continues through June 13.
Reservations available for Business to Business Showcase
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Business to Business Showcase is set for noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Thomas College Field House on West River Road. Reservations for booths are still available to Mid-Maine Chamber member businesses only. For the most current list of exhibitors, visit midmainechamber.com. The showcase features nearly […]
Movie Review: ‘Wildcat’ won’t be anyone’s choice for a summer’s beach read
Here we are once again watching the work of director Ethan Hawke, one of Hollywood’s birds of paradise who flits from one tree to another in that land of artists looking for the right branch in which to build a permanent nest. Hawke’s problem, if it is one, is that he’s pretty good at all […]
Cony High School recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’24
Samuel Goldey has been named valedictorian, and Eben Buck salutatorian.
Pittsfield student receives MCI Principal’s Award
Addison Verrill of Pittsfield, a senior at Maine Central Institute, has received the 2024 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “As I routinely visit Maine Central Institute theatre productions, music festivals, Model United Nation conferences, athletic meets, student […]