The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to hold auditions for the RFA Summer Live Theater Event, “Pygmalion and Galatea: A Comedy of Eros” by J.S. Puller, from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Performances will take place June 14-16. When grieving widower Pygmalion carved a sculpture […]
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Jay-based school district budget proposal up 6.3%
The $24.67 million spending plan is $1.46 million more than this fiscal year.
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Jackman school sophomore honored at VFW banquet
Carroll Frigon of Moose River, a sophomore at Forest Hills High School in Jackman, was a guest of honor at the annual State VFW Banquet, held Jan. 20 at the MacCrillis-Rousseau Post No. 8835 in Winslow. He was recognized at their ceremony for being Maine’s District 5 winner of the yearly Voice of Democracy national […]
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Grace Christian Academy lists honor roll students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest Honors Grade 8: Connor Barry. Grade 9: Belicia Cuevas. Grade 11: Landon Morrison. High Honors Grade 10: Gavin Inglis. Honors Grade 6: Liam Morrison. Grade 7: Joshua Grant and Veronica […]
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Augusta Elks lodge Festival of Trees supports public transit
WATERVILLE — The Augusta Elks Lodge No. 964 on Jan. 30 presented the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) with a check for $11,509.06 to support the restructuring of its public transit system. The lodge raised the funds by hosting its third annual Festival of Trees in December. The family event had over 2,500 people […]
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Main Street Skowhegan seeks community input
Main Street Skowhegan seeks responses to a series of surveys aimed at shaping the development of initiatives pivotal to the region’s economic growth as an agricultural food hub. The surveys, open to all area residents, businesses, organizations, and stakeholders, focus on three key areas: the utilization of surplus farm products, enhancing workforce training within the […]
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State historic commission offers preservation grants
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has opened its 2024 Historic Preservation grant round. The commission anticipates awarding approximately $95,000 in matching grants for historic preservation projects sponsored by certified local governments and $150,000 for projects undertaken by non-profit organizations, units of government, educational entities and state agencies. Eligible projects include architectural or archaeological survey, public […]
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Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism accepting nominations
AUGUSTA — Public and nonprofit programs across the state rely on local citizens to volunteer and help meet critical needs in their communities. The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism offers a way to show appreciation while lifting up some volunteers as inspirational role models. Maine community volunteer programs have until Thursday, March 7, to […]
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Heart association encourages all Mainers to learn CPR this February
PORTLAND — During February, American Heart Month, the American Heart Association urges all Maine families to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. With more than 350,000 people experiencing cardiac arrests outside of a hospital, including 23,000 children, CPR is a critical skill that kids as young as 9 years old can learn. Families can take […]