Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville Dec. 20 were Joyce and Ed Rushton. Di Bishop and Ken Harvey placed second, and Lee Lenfest and Gabriele Rice came in third. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge […]
Community
Posted inCommunity
Farmington hospital to offer new access to care program
FARMINGTON — CarePartners Plus, a new access-to-care program at Franklin Memorial Hospital, offers health insurance with a CoverME.gov Marketplace provider (Community Health Options or Harvard Pilgrim) and MaineHealth Free Care working together to provide free or low-cost health care and prescriptions. Patients get to choose a Silver-level Marketplace plan that works best for them, plus […]
advertisement
Posted inCommunity
Jay VFW places wreaths on local veterans’ grave
Members of Jay Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 placed wreaths Dec. 17 on a veteran’s grave at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Livermore Falls. Jim Manter, post judge advocate, said in a news release, “We felt that even with the heavy snow conditions, we had to go through with the ceremonial portion of the […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Jackman high school recognizes 6 students
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School has announced its students of the month and random acts of kindness recipients for September, October and November, according to a news release from Ami Amero at the school. Addison Chaisson, a freshman, was selected student of the month for September. Selection was based on the following Habit of […]
Posted inCommunity, Uncategorized
Chesterville fish passage study underway
Last month Senators Collins and King announced federal funding for Atlantic Salmon habitat restoration projects, one of which is a fish passage feasibility study at the Chesterville Wildlife Management Area Dam on Little Norridgewock Stream.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield looks to bring changes to Mill Island Park
Town officials are looking to transform Mill Island, once a vibrant industrial hub, into a popular recreational site, while honoring local history and addressing the needs of residents.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Erskine Academy holds Renaissance assembly
CHINA — Erskine Academy held a Renaissance assembly Dec. 16 to recognize first trimester award recipients. Recognition awards were presented to Mia Hersom, Brody Worth, Elsa Redmond, Gavyn Paradis, Adrianna Vernesoni, Nolan Burgess and Jesseca Eastup. Three seniors received Senior of the Trimester awards: Lillian Dorval, daughter of Jillian and Christopher Carey of Vassalboro; Kayla […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Scouts take part in Wreaths Across America
WEST GARDINER — Scouts from Troop 672 took part in the placement of wreaths at the graves of veterans Dec. 17, as part of a national Wreaths Across America event. The day began at the West Gardiner Fire Station followed by a ceremony at the cemetery, where taps was played and wreaths placed before the […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Pine Tree Society to offer program for deaf, hard of hearing
ROME — In February, Maine deaf and hard of hearing youth can attend a long weekend at Pine Tree Camp. This program, the Dirigo Experience, is scheduled for Friday through Monday, Feb. 17-20 at 14 Pine Tree Camp Road. Through outdoor experiences and team building with peers, participants will have the chance to make new […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee adds 4 advisors
Four new advisors have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee. They are Nate Cotnoir of Sidney, Elizabeth Jabar of Waterville, Angela Parker of Benton and Darcy Whittemore of Readfield. MaineCF’s county committees are made up of community members who live or work in the county and serve as local ambassadors for the […]