MADISON — Many rural towns across Maine are finding ways to engage their communities, persevere through hard economic times, and commit to a brighter future. The documentary “Resilience” chronicles the steps that three rural Maine towns — Madison, Millinocket and Jonesport — have taken to strengthen their local economies. Told through the voices of local […]
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Local Scouters receive Silver Beaver award
Two local Scouters, Kelly Pillsbury of Benton and Joseph Poulin of Oakland, from the Kennebec Valley District of Pine Tree Council, in January received The Silver Beaver, the highest award a local council can bestow upon a volunteer Scout leader. Kennebec Valley District delivers Scouting in Kennebec, Lincoln, Knox, Somerset, and Franklin counties, according to […]
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UMaine at Augusta to offer guitar, bass and drums workshop
Members of the University of Maine at Augusta artist faculty plan to present a free workshop for people with an interest in guitar, bass, or drums at 9, 10, 11 a.m. and noon on Saturday, March 30, in the Fine Arts Building at the University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive. Whether as a […]
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Where to get free solar eclipse glasses before the April 8 event
A variety of national programs have made solar eclipse eye protection available to communities at no charge.
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Accelerator’s pitch competition set for Waterville
WATERVILLE — Dirigo Labs accelerator’s pitch competition is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main St. The 16-week program, which began Feb. 2 and is based at the Hathaway Creative Center, guides startups through a targeted curriculum while assisting founders in executing individual project plans. Each cohort […]
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Waterville tech center students compete in SkillsUSA state championships
Mid-Maine Technical Center students competed at the SkillsUSA Maine State Championships held March 15 hosted by United Technologies Center and Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor. More than 700 students representing 23 career and technical schools throughout the state participated in the event. The Gold Medal winners will represent Maine in the National SkillsUSA Championships, […]
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Central Maine square dance clubs welcome beginner dancers
The Central Maine Square Dance Club of Waterville and the Ridge Ramblers of St. Albans are accepting beginner dancers. The Waterville club meets from 6:30-8 p.m. every Tuesday at the George Mitchell School at 58 Drummond Ave. in Waterville. The Ridge Ramblers of St. Albans club meets from 6:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday night at the […]
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Agency seeks applications for Emergency Forest Restoration Program
The Farm Service Agency is accepting applications in all 16 counties for its Emergency Forest Restoration Program, to address damages caused by major storms on Dec. 18, 2023 and Jan. 10 and 13. EFRP provides payments to eligible owners of nonindustrial private forest land to enable them to carry out emergency measures to restore land […]
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Move More Kids program bolsters Skowhegan trail improvements
The $20,000 award to Somerset Woods Trustees will enable the land trust to start implementing recommendations in the Skowhegan Area Trails Concept Plan.
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Farmington church to host Easter cantata
FARMINGTON — Worthy is the Lamb, a cantata of music and narration remembering the death, resurrection and majesty of Jesus, is set to be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29 and Sunday, March 31, by the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. The free program is divided into three sections. Section One is […]