CASTLETON, Vt. — Hannah Bowie of Winterport and Sophia Buckley-Clement of Lincolnville were named to the Castleton University dean’s list for the 2022 fall semester. To qualify, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5. Check out other upcoming area events!
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AARP Maine accepting Community Challenge grant applications
PORTLAND — AARP Maine invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program. Grants fund quick-action projects help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, and diversity and inclusion. Now in its seventh year, the program is […]
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Augusta, Waterville among top communities in Maine for increasing home sale prices
The two cities were among the top 10 in Maine, and the two most northern communities, for largest increases in median sale prices for homes from 2021 to 2022.
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Augusta center’s Kennebec Kenny to make Groundhog Day forecast
Will it be an early spring or six more weeks of winter for the Pine Tree State? The residents at the Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation are eager to find out with help from the center’s own weather prognosticating groundhog — Kennebec Kenny. Groundhog Day is Thursday, Feb. 2, and Kenny is preparing to […]
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Augusta-based United Way raises more than $1M
Awards were presented to outstanding businesses during the campaign celebration.
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Readfield student makes Buffalo State University’s dean’s list
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jordan Johnson of Readfield has been named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at Buffalo State University. In general, students who have completed at least 12 credit hours and who have attained a term GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for the Buffalo State dean’s list. Check out other upcoming […]
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Department seeks nominations for legendary Maine Guide award
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 17.
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Augusta YMCA, Special Olympics Maine partner to launch new program
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley YMCA, in partnership with Special Olympics Maine, is providing new opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities through unified sports. Special Olympics Maine Unified Champion Clubs is dedicated to promoting social inclusion by providing people with and without intellectual disabilities the opportunity to play on the same team through shared recreational […]
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Waterville schedules parking ban for Jan. 26
Waterville has issued a downtown winter parking ban for Thursday, Jan. 26. The city asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. to allow for snow cleanup. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call 207-680-4744. Check out […]
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Waterville hospice to start next grieving children’s program Feb. 8
WATERVILLE — The next session of the grieving children’s program, Hope’s Place, is scheduled be held Wednesdays for six weeks starting Feb. 8. Groups begin at 6 p.m. and end by 7 p.m., and will be held at the Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St. The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe, […]