Backpacks are for the Waterville Elks Lodge 905 Tools to Thrive Backpack Giveaway program.
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Waterville hospice to offer chair yoga session Aug. 30
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to host a yoga session at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the garden at 304 Main St., Waterville. Certified Yoga Teache Arleen King-Lovelace will lead a session of chair yoga, for all levels, geared towards those grieving a significant loss of a loved one. When people grieve, their […]
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United Way to host seventh annual Color Me United 5K
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area will be hosting the seventh annual Color Me United 5K race on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 9 a.m.
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Vassalboro, Waterville, Winslow schools participating in lunch program
Free and reduced-price meal benefit applications for the 2023-24 school year are available for families with students enrolled in Vassalboro Community School, Waterville public schools or Winslow schools which are participating in the National School Lunch Program. Meals will be provided to enrolled students at no charge in Maine public schools participating in the National […]
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Farmington shelter to host Strut for Strays Sept. 10
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter’s Strut for Strays is set for 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at Titcomb Mountain Ski Slope, 180 Ski Slope Road; rain or shine. This is a family friendly walk/run. Attendees can stroll or stride with your favorite four-legged friend on a 5K course on the Whistlestop Trail. This […]
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Rural towns invited to propose project for Maine Service Fellow by Sept. 8
The deadline for submitting for the 2023-2024 year is Sept. 8.
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Maine Wood 2024 Biennial Exhibition seeks entries
ROCKPORT — The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship is making a statewide call for entries for the eighth juried Maine Wood biennial. The exhibition, scheduled to take place in the Center’s Messler Gallery from Jan. 26 through April 24, 2024, aims to showcase the breadth, creativity, and excellence of wood craftsmanship in the state. The deadline […]
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Friends of Merrymeeting plan bird walk for Aug. 26
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans to host a bird walk with ornithologist Will Broussard at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in Merrymeeting Bay in Bowdoinham. Merrymeeting Bay is internationally recognized for its unique tidal freshwater ecosystem. This ecosystem attracts a diversity of birds drawn to its unique waters, and the bay is recognized by The […]
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Augusta woman wins national title
Augusta resident Jennifer Fortin won the national title of USA SLICC Ambassador Miss/Ms./Mrs. 2023 on July 26 at Margaritaville Resort Orlando in Kissimmee, Florida. The pageant is a charity-driven organization that promotes success through leadership, integrity, character and confidence (SLICC), strongly emphasizing community service. Fortin also won the community service award in her division, and […]
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Bridge clubs recognizes recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Suzon Morrison and Gabriele Rice were the winners of Aug. 15 Elm City Bridge Club game. Ed and Joyce Rushton tied with Di Bishop and Maureen Brochu for second, and Lee Lenfest and Natasha Rosenbaum placed third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; […]