Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of June 17-24. Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Vassalboro friends earn Eagle Scout rank
VASSALBORO — Two Scouts from Vassalboro, Nathan Benjamin Polley and Cole Gregory Fortin, were awarded the Eagle Scout rank June 2 at the St. Bridget Center. The two joined Cub Scouts together in first grade and have remained friends throughout their Scouting experience. In the fall, Fortin plans to attend Husson University and Polley was […]
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Author talks with Stratton, Kingfield, Phillips students
Maine author Peter Brown gave two presentations on May 23 for students of three area schools. Stratton, Kingfield and Phillips students in grades K-5 visited with the author inside the Kingfield Elementary School gymnasium. Brown talked about his journey to becoming a professional author and illustrator, did a drawing demonstration, and answered students’ questions. Because […]
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Waterville Elementary PTA celebrates community partners
The Waterville Elementary PTA hosted its second annual Community Carnival June 1 at the George J. Mitchell Elementary School. This event celebrates educators, firefighters, police officers, paramedics, librarians, artists, and community leaders. Children and their families got to explore two different Waterville Fire Department trucks, a Waterville Police Department cruiser, and a Delta Ambulance. They […]
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Maine Arts Academy completes first year in new building
AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Academy recently completed the 2023-24 school year in its new building. This is the school’s 8th year of operation, serving 240 students grades 9-12. Students performed 26 times in various communities, at venues like downtown Augusta, the Maine Veterans Home, The Buker Center in collaboration with Augusta Adult and Community Education, […]
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Wayne church auction online-only bidding to begin July 1
Booklets will be available on June 26 at the front door of the church, or view items online or call 207-620-0360.
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Common Ground Country Fair seeks volunteers
Drawing more than 60,000 attendees, the Common Ground Country Fair relies on support of volunteers from across Maine and beyond.
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Topsham, Fairfield students awards KPAC scholarships
Kennebec Performing Arts Company recently announced the recipients of its Student Music Scholarships for the 2023-24 season. Isla Granholm is the daughter of Sven and Elise Granholm of Topsham. A home-schooled student, she will start her senior year this fall. She has been singing all her life and became a member of the KPAC chorus […]
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Rangeley Community Chorus seeks new members
RANGELEY – The RFA recently announced that with the help of a grant from the Maine Community Foundation they are regrowing The Rangeley Community Chorus. All are welcome to join from teens to senior citizens and you do not need to live in Rangeley to be a member. All that is required is a love […]
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Waterville Scout troop honors Westbrook teen with Eagle rank
WATERVILLE — Isaac Benn of Westbrook, son of Shawn and Sarah Benn, reached the highest peak in Scouting, the Eagle Scout rank, during a Troop 436 court of honor held June 2, at the Waterville Lodge 33 A.F. & A.M. The ceremony was led by Colby College Professor Bruce Rueger, Scoutmaster of the same troop […]