FARMINGTON — Earlier this year, the Thrifty Beaver Food Pantry on the University of Maine at Farmington campus received a donation of $2,250 from the University Credit Union as part of UCU’s Campaign for Ending Hunger. Mark Pires, UMF sustainability coordinator and food pantry director, met with UCU Community Engagement Manager Lesley Ridge and Brook […]
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Whitefield Library to hold Fall Festival Oct. 14
Whitefield Library plans to hold its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at 1 Arlington Lane. The event will feature music, children’s games, snacks, refreshments and raffle items. Used books will be on sale in the library. New this year will be a home-baked fruit pie sale. Also available […]
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Save Your Breath 5K set for Oct. 14
AUGUSTA — Save Your Breath, a chipped time 5K race/walk, is set to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Kennebec Valley YMCA, 31 Union St. A virtual run or walk is available for those who can’t make it to the live event. The race runs along the Kennebec Rail Trail to Hallowell and […]
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Mount Vernon center to offer free chair yoga beginning Oct. 13
MOUNT VERNON — Ann Parker, instructor at MaineGeneral Medical Center, plans to teach a six-week class of chair yoga beginning Friday, Oct 13. The free classes start at 10 a.m. through Nov. 17 at the Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 North Road. Registration is requested by contacting the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library at [email protected] or […]
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Arts commission seeks Organization Operations Grant applications
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25.
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GrowSmart Maine’s 2023 summit set for Waterville Oct. 19
GrowSmart Maine’s annual summit is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. It takes place at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., adjacent to the Paul J. Schupf Arts Center. The focus of this year’s summit is “Creating Places for Connecting People.” The recent public health crisis of loneliness and one’s […]
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Waterville Senior High School students receive academic honors
Five Waterville Senior High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. The students were awarded recognition for superior academic performance with a National Rural and Small Town Award. They included Alice Willette, class of 2024, George Taylor, 2025; Kaethe Rice, 2025; Leo Koch, 2024; and Marianne Renaud, 2024. These […]
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West Gardiner teen attains Eagle Scout rank
GARDINER — Henry Ryan Avery, 17, of West Gardiner, a member of Troop 672, received his Eagle Scout rank Sept. 23 at Christ Church. The Avery family now has three Eagles: Henry, his father Ryan and his uncle Collin. Avery’s Eagle Scout project took place at the Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary in West Gardiner, where over […]
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Ohio university event showcases Pittsfield student’s work
BEREA, Ohio — Julia Cooke of Pittsfield was among more than 200 students whose academic work was showcased during the 2023 Baldwin Wallace University Ovation Day of Excellence. Cooke presented “Sorry God, sometimes I just say things, A Live Radio Play ” during the event. Each spring, the Ovation Day of Excellence celebrates student achievement, […]
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North Anson school to kick off homecoming events Oct. 10
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School plans to hold Spirit Week Tuesday through Friday, Oct. 10-13 as part of its homecoming celebration. The week will involve competitions within the grade levels. To kick off the school’s homecoming games, a parade and pep rally are set for Oct. 13. The parade will start at 1 p.m. […]