BATH — Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is set to host a free Zoom lecture at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, to discuss resources that can help people save energy and save on the cost of heating and electric in their home or business. Sam Saltonstall, a local volunteer who has led projects that have […]
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Wilton team is runner-up at Maine FLL Challenge Championship
The Squires of Katahdin, a student team from Wilton competed at the Maine First Lego League Challenge State Championship held Feb. 3 in Brewer and won championship finalist award.
Farmington Farmers Union reports another historic year for 2023
At the annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Farmington Farmers Union revealed a record high 19% in trade allowances for shareholders.
Augusta Elks offer table rentals for fundraiser April 6
Tables are available for rent for the Augusta Elks MCCP/Forks Committee’s Indoor Yard Sale, set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Augusta Elks at 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta; rain or shine. Donations of clean, gently used items may be donated to the tables that will benefit the Maine Children’s […]
Hall-Dale High School recognizes honor students
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale High School has announced the following students were named to its first semester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 Summa Cum Laude: Nicholas Brown, Zacharie Brown, Karalyn Coro, Abigail Cowing, Nicholas Dyer, Aubrey Gilbert, Hannah Henry, Austin Lizzote, Delanie MacDonald, Hayden Madore, Benjamin Nathan, Karlie Reith, Emily Seymour and Zoe […]
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Feb. 19-26
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Feb. 19-26
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Wiscasset gallery receives over $19K in grants for building restoration
WISCASSET — The Maine Art Gallery has completed an exterior restoration project, made possible by two grants awarded to match town funding in order to make necessary repairs to aging woodwork and shutters and completely repaint all exterior surfaces. Maine Historic Preservation/1772 Foundation’s award totaled $10,000; the Belvedere Historic Preservation Program’s award totaled $9,200. The […]
Unity trust to host National Fish Coalition director Feb. 21
NEWPORT — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust is set to continue its 2024 Speaker Series with a talk by Bob Mallard, executive director of the Native Fish Coalition, at 6p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Newport Cultural Center, 154 Main St. Mallard will present on Maine’s State Heritage Fish Waters and the importance of protecting […]
Maranacook Community High School lists honor students
READFIELD — Maranacook Community High School has announced the following students were named to its first semester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Grade 12: Elsa Bergdahl, Christian Dunlap, Spencer Fike, Mya Gastin, Natalie Mohlar, Margaret Morrill, Isabella Savage, Casidy Tims and Hailey Woessner. Grade 11: Anna Clauson, Skylar Eshelman, Nico Martinez […]
Extension to offer virtual Recipe to Market workshop Feb. 21
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program intended to introduce participants to key topics an aspiring entrepreneur […]