FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Fiddlers, under the direction of Steven Muise, is set to hold a annual concert and reunion, “Home For The Holidays,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.19, at Old South Church, 235 Main St. Admission is by donation and will be open seating. All donations received at the door will be presented […]
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UMF Creative Writing seniors to read from their capstone work Dec. 12
FARMINGTON — After four years of dedication to the art of original and professional writing, seniors in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Creative Writing program will present readings from their capstone projects. This free Senior Seminar will be held from 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in The Landing, in the UMF Olsen Student Center […]
Cony High, Middle school lists honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High School and Middle School has named the following students to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 academic year. SENIORS High honors: Carter Blanche, Brady Boucher, Raiden Burke, Zoe Charest, Kassidy Delesline, Natalie Dube, Tyler Farr, Morgan Fichthorn, Penelope Fyfe, Dakota Genthner, Loralie Grady, Emily Greenlaw, Luca Hardy, Caroline Hendrickson, […]
Damariscotta gallery seeks art for members’ show
Artwork is being accepted at the gallery until 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11.
Augusta Symphony Orchestra to hold holiday concert Dec. 15
AUGUSTA — The Augusta Symphony Orchestra is set to host its annual Holiday Pops Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the South Parish Church, 9 Church St. The program begins with Mozart’s Divertimento in F major, followed by Albinoni’s Oboe Concerto in D minor with the ASO’s own Necia Enoch as oboe soloist. […]
‘Battle of the Badges’ fundraiser game set for Dec. 8 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — A “Battle of the Badges” basketball game — a showdown between the Waterville police and fire departments — is scheduled to begin with tip-off at noon on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Alfond Youth & Community Center, 126 North St. The game will raise funds for the Unified Champion Club and the Pay-What-You-Can […]
Christmas Through the Ages guided tours set for Dec. 14 canceled
EAST VASSALBORO — Christmas Through the Ages, a guided tour with costumed hosts presenting Christmas displays from different eras, is set for 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 has been canceled. Tours will begin and end at the Vassalboro Historical Society Museum, 327 Main St. Tour stops include: Moravian Celebrations (1700s): Perk’s Home, […]
Jackman high school recognizes students
JACKMAN — Addison Chaisson of Jackman, a junior, was selected as Forest Hills High School’s student of the month for November. Selection was based on the following Habits of Mind criteria: Responding to Feedback & Persevering. Landry Allen, also of Jackman and a junior, was November’s Random Acts of Kindness recipient. Check out other upcoming […]
‘Our Town! Adventures in Richmond History’ set for Dec. 11
RICHMOND — Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s third presentation of its 28th annual Winter Speaker Series, “Our Town! Adventures in Richmond History,” features the Piti Theatre Company and the 2023-24 fourth graders of Richmond’s Marcia Buker Elementary School. Presentations, held via Zoom, are accessible at the top of fomb.org. This event is set for 7 p.m. […]
MaineHealth Healthy Community Coalition awarded federal grant to prevent youth substance use
The $625,000 federal grant will work to prevent substance use among students in Spruce Mountain schools.