OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors with distinction: Payton Alexander, Steven Anthony, Liana Arnold, Paisley Baron, Samantha Barrett, Emelia Bean, Andrew Beckwith, Jazmynn Boston, Bjorn Brickett, Ella Buck, Kaitlyn Burbank, Caleb Collins, Katie Culig […]
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Damariscotta library to host Giving Tuesday open house Nov. 28
DAMARISCOTTA — The Skidompha Public Library plans to host an open house from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 184 Main St. Those who stop in can chat with board and staff, and have light refreshments. The Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday has over the past 11 years come to be known as […]
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Finding Our Voices caps statewide tour Nov. 28 with focus on boys, men
Men talk about abusive fathers at the Camden event.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Nov. 27-Dec. 4
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Nov. 20-27.
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Mount Vernon library to offer free class on frauds, scams Nov. 27
MOUNT VERNON — A frauds and scams class, run by the National Digital Equity Center, is set for 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at The Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 344 Pond Road.. The class is free, but registration is necessary. To register, visit digitalequitycenter.org. Those who need help registering can call the library at 207-293-2565. […]
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Valley of Augusta Scottish Rite Masons to host free Thanksgiving Day meal in Gardiner
GARDINER — The Valley of Augusta Scottish Rite Masons plans to host its annual free Thanksgiving Day meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day, at the Kennebec Valley Boys & Girls Club at 14 Pray St. Meals will be served for eat-in or take-out; free delivery of meals is […]
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Girl Scouts of Maine hosts leadership conference
Two hundred attendees took part in the 15th annual Transforming Leadership Conference, hosted by Girl Scouts of Maine at the University of Maine at Orono on Nov. 4. The conference is an opportunity for Girl Scout members and non-members alike to connect with one another, engage in hands-on activities, and build leadership skills through various […]
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UMaine Extension to host wreath making workshop Dec. 2
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a wreath making workshop at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road. The workshop will offer participants the opportunity to craft their own holiday balsam fir wreaths. Participants can assemble them using a single-faced, 10-inch easy […]
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide team seeks volunteers
AARP Foundation is recruiting Mainers to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team for the 2024 tax season. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program, with a focus on taxpayers over age 50, particularly those with a low to moderate income. Nationwide, more than 26,000 volunteers served more than 1.5 […]
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Land trust trust, partners to host full moon hike in Vassalboro Nov. 27
VASSALBORO — Kennebec Land Trust staff and volunteer property stewards plan to take advantage of the full moon at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, for a hike at the Davidson Nature Preserve at 207 Taber Hill Road. Be sure to bring what one needs to be comfortable for a night walk, including a headlamp […]