WISCASSET — Chewonki Foundation has named the 2023 recipients of the Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarships, a $15,000 award to two high school juniors with a passion for environmental stewardship and creating positive change in their home communities. This year’s scholarship recipients are Bay Nadeau of Searsport (fall 2023) and Kaethe Rice of Waterville (spring […]
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Readfield society plans opening day May 27
Relief Savage Gordon, portrayed by her fourth great-granddaughter Dale Potter-Clark, will give a special program.
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Cony seniors receive $1K Kennebec New Mainer Scholarships
AUGUSTA — Five Cony High School seniors have each earned a $1,000 Kennebec New Mainer Scholarship. Sponsored by the Capital Area New Mainers Project (CANMP) and Hoang Realty, the scholarship helps immigrant students who graduate from a Kennebec County public high school pay for expenses associated with pursuing higher education. The five winners are Feed […]
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Plants sought for Augusta sale
AUGUSTA — Plant donations are sought for the annual Perennial Plant Swap, scheduled for 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. The event will be held rain or shine. Plants may be dropped off on Friday, June 2 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or the morning of the swap. […]
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SNAPSHOT: Skowhegan walking tour visits Hope Gardens
Redington-Fairview General Hospital partnered with local leaders and offered a walking tour May 5, visiting some of Skowhegan’s Hope Gardens. Hope Gardens are part of the Yellow Tulip Project to help raise awareness of mental illness and promote the effort to reduce stigma and spread hope. The effort also aims to build community around mental […]
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Madison legion to hold Memorial Day ceremonies May 29
The Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post No. 39 in Madison plans to hold Memorial Day observance ceremonies Monday, May 29, with guest speaker State Sen. Brad Farrin. The approximate times are 9 a.m. at Starks Town Office, 57 Anson Road; 9:30 a.m. at Anson Town Office, 5 Kennebec St.; 10 a.m. at Madison Public Library, 12 […]
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Extension’s annual master gardener plant sale set for Falmouth May 27
The 28th annual University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 27. The event will be held at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm at 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, in Falmouth. UMaine Extension master gardener volunteers will assist in selecting plants that best meet […]
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Girl Scouts of Maine awards $19K in scholarships in Oakland
Girl Scouts of Maine hosted nearly 200 guests at the organization’s annual celebration May 13 at Messalonskee Performing Arts in Oakland, honoring Girl Scouts, and volunteers for their noteworthy achievements. Each spring, the event recognizes Silver and Gold Award Girl Scouts, graduating ambassadors, scholarship awardees and exceptional volunteers. Highest awards are given to girls who […]
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Skowhegan student graduates from University of the Cumberlands
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — Chelsea Gourley of Skowhegan recently graduated from the University of the Cumberlands. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Scouts, leaders attend Spring Camporee in Belgrade
More than 100 Scouts and leaders camped at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade recently for the annual Spring Camporee. Scouts from towns in Kennebec, Somerset and Lincoln counties, as well as one troop from Gorham, pitched tents, built cooking fires, practiced knots and lashes, and learned to play the recorder. Meanwhile, more than 20 leaders from […]