WATERVILLE — On Corpus Christi Sunday (June 11) launched the parish year of the National Eucharistic Renewal as Catholics around Maine will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of events aimed to deepen their encounters with Jesus as we receive, adore, celebrate, and live the transformative power of the Eucharist. All are welcome […]
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Madison to start its summer food service program July 10
MADISON — School Administrative District 59 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service, according to […]
Farmington-area school nutrition programs to start June 26
Farmington-based Regional School Unit 9 School Nutrition Program is providing free summer meals for children. Boxed lunches will be served and a breakfast for the next morning will be available. Parents/Guardians can pick up meals for children. The following sites have been established to provide free meals for children this summer: Wilton Mobile Meal Route […]
Fairfield-area summer food service programs set to begin
Regional School Unit 49/School Administrative District 49 has announced its summer food service program starting June 26. Benton Elementary, Fairfield Primary and Lawrence Junior High schools will begin Tuesday, June 20. The free program for children will be held from Monday through Friday, June 26-Aug. 18. All sites will be closed Monday and Tuesday, July […]
Council awards $2,500 in sponsorship support to Waterville Chamber
WATERVILLE — Kennebec Valley Tourism Council has awarded Sponsorship Support funds in the amount of $2,500 to the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for the expansion of marketing for the Taste of Waterville, held in the first week of August every year. This funding will assist in the growth of tourism in Maine’s Kennebec Valley and […]
Area students earn Cedarville University degrees
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Emily Allen of Hallowell and Linnea Estes of Sidney recently graduated from Cedarville University with an undergraduate degree. Check out upcoming area events!
Lincoln County Pride and Unity event set for Damariscotta, Newcastle June 24
The second annual Pride and Unity walk and rally to celebrate Pride Month will be held Saturday, June 24. The event, “Just Be in 2023,” kicks off at 10 a.m. at Veterans Park in Newcastle with a walk through Newcastle and Damariscotta, ending with a rally at Rising Tide Co-op. According to the 2021 Maine […]
Girl Scouts of Maine recognizes Skowhegan volunteer
Victoria Noyes, a volunteer from Skowhegan, recently received the Appreciation Pin from the Girl Scouts of Maine. The pin is an award bestowed upon a volunteer or staff member who provides exemplary service in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and who has had a measurable impact on two or more troops in one […]
SKILLS, Inc. receives grants for driver education, pre-employment programs
Nearly $1 million in grants help foster independence, community involvement.
Oakland-area school district to offer summer meals for youths
Regional School Unit 18 (Oakland, China, Belgrade, Sidney and Rome) is sponsoring the U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Meals for Kids. The school district plans to offer free meals to children from Monday, June 26, through Friday, Aug. 11, at sites throughout the district. All meals must be consumed on site at the following locations: […]