A public hearing for an increase to the amount received through the General Assistance program in Wilton was held on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
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Jackman teen completes Eagle Scout Project
JACKMAN — Jaxson Desjardin, 13, led a team of volunteers to rejuvenate the three tables and wooden canopies above them at the town’s Armand Pomerleau Park. The work was done the weekend of Sept. 8-9 as part of his Eagle Scout Project. Twenty years ago Eagle Scout candidate Timothy Gilboe built a picnic table and […]
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Skowhegan teen designs patch for Spring Camporee
Taylor Hayden, 15, a Star Scout in Troop 485, stood before Scouting leaders from all over Kennebec Valley District Sept. 13 to receive a plaque for his contributions to Scouting by designing the patch for the Spring Camporee, held in May at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade. The presentation was held at Pleasant Street United Methodist […]
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SNAPSHOT: United Way of Tri-Valley receives $5K from Poland Spring
The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area recentlyreceived $5,000 from Poland Spring employees at its Kingfield bottling plant. Poland Spring helps sponsor three events with the donation: The Color Me United 5K, the Halls of Horror Halloween event and Packs for Progress, which provides backpacks filled with supplies for students heading back to school. […]
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Damariscotta gallery seeks submissions for ‘Artist’s Choice’ juried show
Submissions are now open through 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14
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UMaine astronomers coordinate science research on Northeast solar eclipse
The Versant Power Astronomy Center is selling solar eclipse glasses at $2 per pair for the total eclipse in April 2024 and the partial eclipse on Oct. 14, 2024.
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Veterinarian tech program info session offered in Bangor Oct. 2
The University of Maine at Augusta invites aspiring veterinary technology professionals to an info session set for 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 at the UMA Bangor Campus at the Veterinary Technology Clinic, Camden Hall, 25 Texas Ave. The free event, hosted by the UMA-Veterinary Technology program, offers an opportunity to explore the world of veterinary […]
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Norridgewock man receives outdoor lifetime achievement award
Jack Gibson of Norridgewock was honored Sept. 9 in Augusta with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award. The award was presented to Gibson by MDIFW Commissioner Judy Camuso at the annual Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine banquet. The annual award honors individuals who are dedicated to the stewardship and wise […]
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Rangeley church to conduct blessing of animals Oct. 1
The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley invites the community to a blessing of the animals at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 outdoors on the church lawn at 2614 Main St. This event is part of the Season of Creation in the church calendar. The custom of blessing animals is conducted in remembrance of […]
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Skowhegan Legion auxiliary to host Stuff the Cruiser event Sept. 30
SKOWHEGAN — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 16 plans to host its third Stuff the Cruiser event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the American Legion Post 16 on U.S. Route 201. Organizers want to stuff the cruiser with personal care items for men and women in nursing homes, along with […]