Feb. 15 is the main event, with timed racers grouped together in heats of two-four racers racing together down the course.
Community
Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘NO KINGS Protest’ set for Feb. 17 at State House
This is meant to be a peaceful protest in solidarity against federal abuses of power.
Maine Digital Opportunity Initiative gets grant
The initiative focuses on older adults, veterans, individuals with disabilities and rural residents.
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Feb. 17-24
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Feb. 17-24.
The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of Feb. 17-24
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Feb. 17-24.
Literary arts education nonprofit holds statewide contest
A Bangor student is the grand prize winner; local county winners reside in Turner, New Sharon, West Gardiner, Bethel and Pittsfield.
Farmington Grange presents dictionaries to 3rd graders
Members recently presented new dictionaries to third graders at the Cascade Brooke School.
Madison’s American Legion auxiliary seeks donations for fundraiser
Donations of quilts, afghans, pictures, tools, small furniture, theme baskets/totes/boxes and more are welcome.
UMaine Augusta nursing professor selected for national workgroup
Dr. Vickie Ireland will serve on the American Nurses Association’s Nursing: Scope & Standards, Fifth Edition, revision workgroup.
UMaine Augusta video producer gets international recognition
Rick Burns was recognized for his production of the Lab Brats’ ‘You Will Carry Me.’