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Music Together to return to Washington library Jan. 13

January 6, 2024December 29, 2023

WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library plans to host Music Together at 10 a.m. one Saturday each month, from January to June, in the Bryant Room at 40 Old Union Road. Children ages infant to 5 are welcome, accompanied by a parent, caregiver or guardian, according to a news release from the library. Music Together will be […]

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Erskine Academy presents Renaissance Awards

January 6, 2024January 3, 2024

SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly Dec. 15 to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Tenure awards were presented to 10 faculty members: Abby Everleth, Louise Irwin and Randy Pottle for 15 years of service; Bill Childs, Kim Clark and Erika Reay for 20 years; Beth Lawrence for 25 […]

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Land for Maine’s Future Program makes call for conservation, recreation proposals

January 6, 2024January 5, 2024

AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land for Maine’s Future Program has announced its next call for conservation and recreation proposals. The latest requests are for Projects of Statewide Significance and Community Conservation Projects. Important LMF proposal dates are as follows: • Friday, Jan. 19 — Inquiry forms are due by 5 […]

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Skiing, snowshoeing trails open at many Maine state parks

January 6, 2024January 5, 2024

Free equipment use is an option with park admission.

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Capital Area Technical Center spotlights Augusta student

January 5, 2024January 2, 2024

AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has named Isaiah Schleis-Hooyman of Augusta, a senior at Cony High School, as the Professional of the Month for December. Schleis-Hooyman, a second-year student in the Computer Technology program, has consistently showcased exceptional skills and commitment, according to a news release from the center. Embracing the diverse opportunities within […]

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United Way’s 211 Helpline receives $10K donation

January 5, 2024January 4, 2024

United Ways of Maine’s 211 Maine program has received a $10,000 donation from Central Maine Power. 211 Maine became a statewide service in 2006. Since then, the program has fielded more than one million calls from individuals looking for help for themselves or someone they know. The most common needs from callers to 211 Maine […]

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Windsor Fair Trustees name 2024 officers

January 5, 2024January 4, 2024

At a recent meeting of the Windsor Fair Trustees and life members, the following officers and trustees were elected for the 2024 year. Thomas E. Foster of Augusta, president; William McFarland of Augusta, first vice president; Daniel Foster of Augusta, second vice president; Judy Ballard of Farmingdale, secretary; and Jeffrey A. Tracy of Winthrop, treasurer. […]

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Commission unveils strategic plan to elevate state’s artistic landscape

January 5, 2024January 3, 2024

AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission’s latest strategic plan is a comprehensive roadmap designed to fortify and champion the state’s artistic heritage over the next five years. The journey of the plan started in 2021, anchored in the commitment to understanding the perspectives of Mainers. Through conversations with artists, organizations, community leaders and cultural entities […]

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