The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center is collaborating with the Dempsey Center to present a new online program. Time-saving Sheet Pan Meals, a cooking demonstration by Kelly Falone of the Dempsey Center, is set for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. The program will focus on how to prepare quick and easy meals. Getting the […]
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Waterville unit returning from Southwest border deployment
One hundred twenty five soldiers of the 488th Military Police Company are in the process of returning from the Southwest border through their demobilization station. Forty-six soldiers arrived by charter flight at the Army Aviation Support Facility last week and were greeted by family, friends, National Guard leaders and fellow service members. “I am proud […]
Waterville-area film center director named emerging leader of year
WATERVILLE — Mike Perreault, executive director of the Maine Film Center, was recently presented the Central Maine Growth Council and KV Connect 2022 Emerging Leader of the Year award. The award was presented Nov. 10 at the council’s annual meeting celebration, sponsored by Central Maine Motors, Kennebec Savings Bank, MaineGeneral Health, and Huhtamaki, according to […]
Maine horticulture training program seeks host businesses, organizations
ORONO — Businesses and organizations interested in hosting a Maine Horticulture Apprentice can sign up on the University of Maine Cooperative Extension website, extension.umaine.edu. The apprentice training is a three-part, comprehensive curriculum designed to supply learners with a foundational horticulture education suitable for skilled entry-level positions in the horticulture industry. Developed with input from industry […]
Fairfield Town Council appoints MacDonald to fill council vacancy
Lawrence MacDonald was a candidate earlier this month for one of two seats on the council and did not win, but councilors said last week they appreciated his investment in the race and thought he would bring a fresh perspective to the group.
Fall/winter comfort food contest
Submit your photo & recipe by Jan. 13, 2023 for a chance to win a Hannaford gift card.
Sidney teen earns Eagle Scout rank
Owen Riddle, 14, of Sidney, received Scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout rank, after earning more than 70 merit badges and completing a project for the Messalonskee Middle School where he attends school. Family and friends from as far away as Pennsylvania gathered at the Augusta Elks Lodge Nov. 12 to witness the auspice ceremony. […]
Carrabec Community School names honor students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec Community School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grades 6-8 All As — High honors: Bradley Allen, Chandler Atwood, Madyson Buker, Ashlyn Courtney, Katelyn DeLeonardis, Kaitlin Dellarma, David Dixon and Lydia Dixon. Also, Alexandria McDonough, Leeyah Nelson, Hunter Pouliot, […]
AARP Maine recognizes Palermo man for volunteerism
Paul Armstrong of Palermo, the current AARP Maine advocacy volunteer lead, is the winner of the the Steadfast Advocate Award, which celebrates an individual volunteer’s efforts to support the AARP Maine mission. Armstrong, a member of the AARP Network of Age-friendly States and Communities, was recognized for continually demonstrating his steadfast commitment to the betterment […]
Mid Maine Global Forum to host talk Nov. 28 in Waterville
Chris Myers Asch will discuss “America’s Whitest State? Migration to Maine Yesterday and Today.”