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 […]
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Cony schools list 1st quarter honor rolls
AUGUSTA — Cony High School and Cony Middle School have announced the following students were named to their first quarter honor rolls for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 High honors: Maisaa Al Horani, Amany Albahadly, Cale Barajas, Reilly Bernstein, Zackary Blanchette, Bryce Bowden, Natalie Brown, Eben Buck, Abigail Bucknam and Addison Burnham. Also, Dylan […]
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Wayne seeks nominations for new town advisory committees
The Wayne Select Board is seeking Wayne residents to serve on three new town advisory committees. Depending on the number of people who volunteer, and their qualifications and experience, the Select Board may have to choose between applicants for committee membership. All residents’ input and ideas are welcome. A member of the Select Board will […]
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Volunteer bakers sought for cookie walk
Volunteer bakers are sought for The Winthrop Maine Historical Society Cookie Walk. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 16, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Drop off of cookies is requested between 10 a.m. and 6 […]
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Waterville sets winter parking ban for Dec. 5
The city of Waterville asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 5, to allow for snow clean up by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call Public Works at 207-680-4744. […]
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Biomedical science, engineering symposium rescheduled for March
A specific schedule will be finalized in the coming weeks.
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Ag department makes change to 2 disaster assistance programs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has waived certain notice of loss requirements for 2023 for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish and Livestock Indemnity Program. To streamline assistance to support access to critical 2023 natural disaster recovery assistance, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is waiving the requirement to submit ELAP or […]
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Catholic Scouting awards presented at Augusta church
AUGUSTA — Three religious emblems were presented by the Portland Diocese’s Catholic Committee on Scouting during the Sunday Mass on Nov. 26, at St. Augustine Church. This included the St. George Award, which went to the Rev. Nathan March, an Eagle Scout as well as pastor of St. Michael Parish. Nationally, there are 97,651 Scouts […]
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Join Rangeley neighbors in caroling at Walk to Bethlehem event Dec. 10
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present the 43rd annual Walk to Bethlehem on Sunday, Dec. 10. Join friends and neighbors caroling through the snowy streets followed by a family oriented Christmas presentation of music and drama highlighting the talent of local young people. The event ends with a traditional nativity pageant where a […]
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Monmouth Community Players to hold ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ auditions
The Monmouth Community Players plans to hold auditions this month for its first show of the 2024 season, “Peter and the Starcatcher” by Rick Elice. Auditions will take place from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, and from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at the Winthrop Congregational Church, 10 Bowdoin St. Rehearsals will be from 6-8:30 […]