WATERVILLE — Kennebec Valley Community Action Program’s South End Teen Center celebrated its 20-year milestone anniversary with an open house Sept. 21. The gathering included youth-led tours of the newly updated facility. Recent upgrades include freshly painted walls in all of the rooms and new appliances, with the addition of a washer and dryer for […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions through December
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, virtual and in person, for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Nov. 21, at 9 and 10 a. m. • Wednesday, Nov. 23, noon and 1 p.m. • Monday, […]
Meeting for Wilton water rates increase postponed
The public hearing to address the water rate increases was postponed to Nov. 15.
University of Maine at Farmington garden grows more than food
An open house held Thursday, Oct. 13, provided an opportunity for the community to get to know the garden and those who made it grow this year.
Mitchell Center to host talk on Maine Sustainability Hub
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “The Maine Sustainability Hub: Building a Sustainability Community at UMaine,” at 3 pm. Monday, Oct. 24. The free event will be offered both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall […]
Calloway Coffeehouse fundraiser to benefit domestic violence prevention
AUGUSTA — Calloway Coffeehouse is scheduled to host a fundraising event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Cony High School, 60 Pierce Drive. The fundraiser is for domestic violence prevention in memory of Chellie Calloway. Calloway died in 2004 after being fatally shot by her husband. Since then, the Cony Key Club, music, and […]
Vaccination clinic set for Monday in Waterville
WATERVILLE — A COVID-19 community vaccination clinic for the entire family is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at Educare, 56 Drummond Ave. Baby and pediatric COVID-19 vaccines, bivalent boosters will be available. Bring your insurance card if you have one. For more information, call 207-590-5564. Check out other upcoming area events!
Maine girls earn highest award in Girl Scouting
In celebration of International Day of the Girl, Girl Scouts of Maine in South Portland recognized Charlena LaVallee from Gray, Mikaela Spooner from New Sweden, Ayla Clark from Biddeford, and Kimberley Spears from Sidney. They identified the root cause of pressing issues in their communities, created sustainable solutions, and took action to earn the Gold […]
Wilton Empty Bowls event to help fill local food pantry Oct. 23
WILTON — A fall harvest fundraising event is set for 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Salt & Pepper and Sugar Too at 843 U.S. Route 2. Those who attend can purchase hand-crafted ceramic bowls and have a bowl of soup. Salt & Pepper and Sugar Too is partnering with Belle Creative Arts Center to […]