The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to host a presentation by Todd Waldron, regional forester with the Ruffed Grouse Society, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Benton Grange, 29 River Road in Benton, this is the trust’s final event of the 2023 Speaker Series. Waldron will present on the ecology and habitat needs […]
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Skowhegan woman receives volunteerism award
Violet “Vi” Ferland, 93, of Skowhegan, was honored Oct. 14 with the Jennie June volunteerism award at the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs annual Fall Conference, held at the Maple Hill Farm Inn and Convention Center in Hallowell. A humble woman who doesn’t expect accolades and publicity for her […]
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay to feature marine geologist Dec. 13
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s third presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series, “The Geologic History of Merrymeeting Bay,” will feature Dr. Joe Kelley, marine geologist. This event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Winter Speaker Series presentations are held via Zoom and are accessible at the top of fomb.org. While Merrymeeting Bay […]
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Ag department accepting online applications for farm loans
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers. More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct Loan application each year can now use an online, interactive, guided application that is paperless and provides helpful features including an electronic signature option, the ability to attach supporting documents such […]
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UMF’s Sweatt-Winter programs settles into new building
‘This year will be a play year,’ Director Erica Thompson said when asked how she saw the program expanding in the new building, which is more than double in size.
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St. Michael School announces honor roll students
AUGUSTA — St. Michael School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 5 — High honors: Evan Gosselin, CoraRuth Longley, Luke Lord, Chandler Nicknair, Lucien Radonis, Brady Small and Evelyn Wallace. Honors: Arthur Dumont, Jocelyn Haskell, Michael Jaquillard, Ryder Jean, Charli McAllister, Creek […]
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Hinckley academy dedicates Tessier blacksmithing wing
HINCKLEY — Since the founding of the school in 2012, the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences had partnered with local blacksmith Dick Tessier of Skowhegan to provide students with hands-on, experiential opportunities in order to further their career pursuits in the realm of metal fabrication and smithing. Over the past 10 years, around 45 students […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Dec. 11-18
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Dec. 11-18
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Jolly Good Night set for Farmington Dec. 8
FARMINGTON — The second annual Jolly Good Night is set for Friday, Dec. 8, put on by the Downtown Farmington Business Association, the Greater Franklin Food Council, the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, with help from the Teachers Lounge Mafia. Holiday shoppers can take advantage of after-work hours with downtown businesses staying open until […]
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Kennebec Valley District Scouts hold food drive
Scouts in Vassalboro held their Scouting for Food Drive Nov. 19, collecting 142 pounds of food that was delivered to the Vassalboro Food Station Pantry. Scouting strives to prepare youth to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders who are guided by the values of Scout Oath and Law. Scout Leaders throughout Kennebec Valley District try […]