Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s seventh presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series, “Bald Eagles; Recovery, Research & Conservation,” features Chris DeSorbo, director of the Raptor Program at Biodiversity Research Institute. The event is set for at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. Winter Speaker Series presentations are held via Zoom and are accessible at fomb.org. […]
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Kennebec Estuary Land Trust to hold annual meeting, membership event
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites community members to attend its annual meeting and membership celebration at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. The event will be held at the Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St. To begin the evening, KELT invites guests to have refreshments and conversations with a view of the […]
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Maine Children’s Scholarships available
The Maine Children’s Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to families since 2000, who meet its income guidelines. The scholarships are for students in kindergarten through 12th grade for tuition for public or private school, or toward homeschooling expenses. The scholarship pays 75% of tuition up to $1,400 for private school or $500 toward homeschooling expenses. […]
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Jay-Niles Memorial Library aims to increase reading for younger children
The library has teamed up with the 1000 Books Foundation to offer a free program that encourages parents to read more to their children.
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Antique appraisal fair to benefit Friends of Lithgow Library
AUGUSTA — An antique appraisal fair is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Lithgow Public Library Community Meeting Room, 45 Winthrop St. A donation to the Friends of Lithgow Library is required for each appraisal. People are asked to bring no more than five items, and no glass or china unless it […]
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Carrabec High School names honor roll students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Dakota Cahill, Kolby Carpenter, Jayden Cates, Devyn DeLeonardis, Cooper Dellarma, Summer Lindblom, Alyssa Schinzel and Hailey Wyman. Honors: Sarah Craig, Trevor Donahue, Toby-Nicholas Gower, Molly Hay, Nevaeh Holmes, Emma Junkins and […]
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Sparrows Nest Theater auditions set for 2024 season in Industry
INDUSTRY — Sparrows Nest Theater is set to hold open auditions for its 2024 season at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7, at the 1114 West Mills Road theater. The lineup this season includes: “12 Angry Jurors,” May 30-June 2, which will need 13 adult roles; “Trumpet of the Swan,” June 27-30, […]
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SKILLS, Inc. receives $10K MaineCF Grant to support Opportunities Driving School
ST. ALBANS — SKILLS, Inc. has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Building 2024 fund of the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) to support Opportunities Driving School, SKILLS’ driver education program. “This grant is a much-appreciated boost for Opportunities Driving School and its mission to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, autism, […]
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Waterville hospice to offer September retreat for those grieving
Camp Ray of Hope, a weekend retreat for individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one, will be held from Friday through Sunday, Sept. 6-8, at Pilgrim Lodge at 103 Pilgrim Lodge Lane in West Gardiner. The cost is $60 per person or $180 for a family of three or more; scholarships are […]
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Whitefield Fourth of July organizers plan parade, seek items for annual auction
Those who have good, re-saleable items for the auction (no white goods, please) can call 207-624-2268 or 207-458-5641 to make an appointment to drop auction items off at the station Monday through Thursday nights in June.