The survey aims to capture a detailed picture of service needs among people living with a disability in Maine.
Community
Thomas College to Host Winter Open House Jan. 27
WATERVILLE — Thomas College plans to host a Winter Open House at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at the 180 West River Road campus. High school students, their families, and partners in education are welcome. The events will entail a day full of opportunities to meet faculty, staff and current students, while seeing all that […]
Erskine Academy recognizes honor roll students
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy’s first trimester honors list for the 2022-23 academic year is as follows. Grade 12 — High honors: Molly Anderson, Carson Appel, Kassidy Barrett, Abigail Beyor, Eve Boatright, Angel Bonilla, Marianna Charlebois, Courtney Cowing, Tianna Cunningham, Breckon Davidson, Nicole DeMerchant, Lillian Dorval and Hailey Farrar. Also, Brianna Gardner, Loralei Gilley, Reiana Gonzalez, […]
Unity association unveils 2023 Common Ground Country Fair artwork
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association unveiled the 2023 Common Ground Country Fair artwork Jan. 10 at the Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta. The artwork for the fair’s promotional materials is selected from contest submissions each year. This year’s artwork by Rebekah Lowell is titled “Monarchs and Milkweed.” With the monarch butterfly population declining […]
Kennebec Valley Scouting district names 2023 officers
The Kennebec Valley District of the Scouting program selected a slate of officers for 2023 at its annual meeting Jan. 4. Chuck Mahaleris of Augusta was elected district chairman, joining District Commissioner Eric Handley of Sidney and District Executive Michael Perry of Jay as the Key Three for the Scouting District. Joseph Poulin of Oakland […]
Colby museum names new curator
WATERVILLE — Elisa Germán has been appointed Lunder Curator of Works on Paper and Whistler Studies by the Colby College Museum of Art. Through innovative research, writing, and curation, Germán has distinguished herself as a leading contributor to the field of works on paper, according to a news release from the museum. At Colby, German’s […]
Mitchell Institute accepting applications for $10K scholarship
PORTLAND — The application period for the 2023 Mitchell Scholarship, an award of $10,000 to more than 135 college-going high school seniors statewide, is open. Seniors who plan to graduate from Maine public high schools this spring, and attend a two- or four-year college this fall, are invited to complete the free, online application by […]
Waterville issues downtown parking ban for Jan. 18
The city of Waterville has issued a downtown winter parking ban, requiring the Concourse and downtown to be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18. This allows for snow cleanup by the public works department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more […]
Program to offer free federal, state income tax preparation
The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free federal and state income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals. Returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers. The program is funded by the AARP Foundation, a tax-exempt charitable organization, and the IRS, according to a news release from Christine Stenberg, district coordinator. Counselors will help individuals […]
Jackman school recognizes two students for December
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School has announced its December student of the month and Random Acts of Kindness recipient. Blaine Nadeau, a sophomore, was selected as student of the month for December. Selection was based on the Habit of Mind criteria: Meeting quality standards. CJ Allen, a junior, was named the school’s Random Acts […]