Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust has announced the recent preservation of the Mingo Springs Birding Trail, adding 100 acres of conservation land within Rangeley. In addition to being a critical meadow and edge habitat for migratory and boreal birds, this property also is home to deer and other species. The property boasts several of the largest lupine […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Central Maine 4th of July events set for Clinton
CLINTON — Central Maine Fourth of July events will take page Wednesday and Thursday at the Clinton Fairgrounds, 1450 Bangor Road. Gates open at noon Wednesday with Kid’s Day activities to include a dinosaur dig. Children can find a dinosaur rock, chip it apart and find a dinosaur inside. There also will be inflatable ax […]
Democrats to host lobster bake in Waldoboro Aug. 4
Online reservations can be made at lincolncountydemocrats.com/lobster by Wednesday, July 31.
Augusta high, middle school names honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High School and Middle School have announced their fourth quarter honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Yasmeen Al Hoshan, Fatima Al-Badri, Reilly Bernstein, Natalie Brown, Eben Buck, Abigail Bucknam, Lucii Englehart, Maci Freeman, Samuel Goldey, Maya Gould, Travis Harding, Juan Jose Hernandez, Sequora Kelley and Joshua Kidd. […]
Portland’s Camp Susan Curtis seeks stuffed animals for campers
PORTLAND — Camp Susan Curtis seeks stuff animals for its campers. The staff gives campers stuffed animals for their cabins so they can feel comforted and supported each night. Camp is midway through its first of four sessions, and supplies are already running low. Stuffed animal donations can be sent in the mail or dropped […]
Boaters should add watercraft ID sticker to vessels
Without owner information on a vessel/paddle craft, it can be difficult for first responders to confirm if someone is in need of rescue on the water or if the boat simply drifted away from shore without a passenger.
Evening of personal storytelling set for Rangeley July 6
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to host an evening of personal storytelling at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. The event, The Kitchen Table, is directed by Tim Straub. This event is sponsored in part by a Grant from the Onion Foundation as […]
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of July 1-8
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of July 1-8. Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Fiddles and Feathers event combines music and bird song in Somerville July 6
Lawn chairs and/or picnic blankets are recommended, as are bug spray, hats and sweaters for the outdoor event.
Mt. Blue High School recognizes honor students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest Honors: Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Grace Allen, Warren Allen, Noah Arsenault, Ryan Atwood, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Trenton Beaudoin, Lara Beteta Garcia, Levi Bogar, Nina Bogar, Anglee […]