CLINTON — A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas Party is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Brown Memorial Library, 53 Railroad St. Celebrating the books of Wilder, and “Little House in the Big Woods” in particular, the library’s old-fashioned Christmas party will feature wagon rides by Mark and Jessica Carlow of Hartland, fiddler Owen […]
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Fairfield Grange to host Christmas with the Clauses event
FAIRFIELD CENTER — Victor Grange plans to hold a free Christmas with the Clauses event from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the 144 Oakland Road Grange. Santa and with Mrs. Claus will visit. There will be crafts, cookie decorating, hot chocolate and more. For more information, call 207-238-0334. Check out other upcoming area […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in January
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Jan. 9, 9 and 10 a.m.; • Wednesday, Jan. 11, noon and 1 p.m.; • Friday, Jan. 13, 9 and 10 […]
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South Gardiner student makes Bob Jones University Chamber Singers
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Drew Hilton of South Gardiner was named to the Bob Jones University Chamber Singers. Hilton is a sophomore majoring in Christian Ministries. Chamber Singers, conducted by Dr. Andrew Huish, is a 20-voice ensemble of upper level students studying voice and who hold membership in Chorale, the BJU top-tier choir. The BJU choral […]
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Waterville Junior High names honor roll students
Waterville Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 6 High honors: Noah Bourgoin, Caroline Cothran, Joslin Dixon, Keira Dixon, Charles Ferris, Kaitlyn Frost, Parker Gagne, Saige Gifford, Jillian Golden, Cora Hazlehurst, Blake Kenyon, Oliver LeVan, Xing Liu, Alexandra Lord McDermott, Caleb […]
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Cony lists middle, high school honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony Middle and High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 High honors: Feed Abdulmohsin, Malak Alkattea, Juliette Armstrong, Azabell Assaf, James Bishop, Emma Brown, Amy Bumford, Theodore Campbell, Kameron Douin, Jake Flaherty, Aiden Fleck, Sage Fortin, Tyler Foster and […]
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Kennebec Valley District Scouts hold area food drives
Scouts in Kennebec Valley District, which includes Somerset, Kennebec, Franklin, Lincoln and Knox counties, are taking time during the holiday season to help other people through the annual Scouting for Food Drive. “It’s great to see our Scouts giving back to their communities,” said Kennebec Valley District Vice Chairman Chuck Mahaleris, in a news release. […]
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Market garden training for farmers to begin in January
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a comprehensive nine-month hybrid (online and in-person) training program for all beginning farmers. Participants can acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully grow produce for small-scale private or commercial fruit and vegetable operations. Online training begins Tuesday, Jan. 17. The program continues twice-monthly through […]
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Christmas basket raffle to benefit Old Fort Western
Drawings will be held Dec. 19.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club The Nov. 29 Elm City Duplicate Bridge contest resulted in a tie for first place between the pairs of Ed and Joyce Rushton and Diane Bishop and Rona Backstrom. Dick Quinlan and Tom Nelson placed third. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The […]