AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its May professionals of the month: Reese Bailey and Travis Harding. Bailey of Pittston, a senior from Gardiner Area High School, has been named for her achievements in the Early Childhood Education program. Her journey in the program began with curiosity and has blossomed into a true […]
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Augusta tech center students receive JP Builders scholarships
Capital Area Technical Center has announced the recipients of the 2024 JB Builders Scholarships. The scholarships were awarded to Luke Johnson and Bennett Ross, who have demonstrated passion, drive, and determination to build successful futures in their chosen careers, according to a news release from the center. Johnson, a senior at Cony High School in […]
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Disease, weed management workshop for Christmas tree growers set for Cornville
CORNVILLE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a course, Integrated Disease and Weed Management in Christmas Tree Production, from 3-6:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Quinn’s Tree Farm, 290 West Ridge Road. Participants can learn how to apply crop protectants using backpack sprayers safely and efficiently. Other topics covered include […]
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Foodie Fest set for June 7 in Farmington
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is set to hosts its second annual Foodie Fest from noon to 10 p.m. Friday, June 7, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 8. The event, to be held at the Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High St., offers food trucks, entertainment, childrens activities and bingo. There is a […]
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Richmond Middle/High School names top 10 seniors for class of ’24
Richmond Middle/High School’s top 10 seniors for the class of 2024 are listed by rank. Valedictorian Alexa Kelsey is the daughter of Ben and Erica Kelsey. She plans to attend the University of Maine at Orono in the fall to major in biology in the Earth, Life and Science Program. Salutatorian Isaac Soule is the […]
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Scouts weekend training course held at Camp Bomazeen
BELGRADE — Adult leaders in Scouting took part in a weekend training course held at Camp Bomazeen on May 17 and 18, designed to make them better leaders by giving them confidence with their outdoor skills. The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is a program of hands-on skills training in the outdoors, designed to help […]
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Lithgow Library accepting donations for book sale
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St., is set to accept donations for The Friends of Lithgow Library book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through July 18. Donations of gently used fiction, biographies, cookbooks, gardening and craft books, blu-ray, DVDs and children’s books are welcome. Textbooks, encyclopedias, VHS or cassette tapes, or […]
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Forest Hills High School students inducted into honor society
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School has named Connor Achey (Dennistown, class of 2024), Addison Chaisson (Jackman, class of 2026), Allison Dunning (Jackman, class of 2025) and Carroll Frigon (Moose River, class of 2026) its newest members of the National Honor Society. An induction ceremony was held at Sky Lodge in Moose River on May […]
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Historic association plans Community Day in Damariscotta, Dresden, Wiscasset
During Community Day, Jeffrey Miller of Waldoboro, a master blacksmith and historian, will demonstrate his trade on Saturday, June 1, at the Chapman-Hall House.
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club A small group played during the May 21 duplicate bridge session at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville. Natasha Rosenbaum and Jessie Gunther placed first, and Lee Lenfest and Wilma Pouliott second. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. […]