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Town of Jay seeks Budget Committee members
JAY — The town of Jay seeks residents to serve on the Budget Committee. Two alternate positions are open. This is an advisory committee to the Select Board and town residents. The committee typically meets a couple times in January and, if needed, in February. The panel meets with the Select Board, town manager and […]
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Upper Kennebec Valley Junior/Senior High names 1st quarter honor students
BINGHAM — Upper Kennebec Valley Junior/Senior High School recently announced the following students have been named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. Fifth grade Honors: Tuscany Caswell, Matthew Fitzgerald, Jacob Hartwell and Jordynn Spooner. Sixth grade Honors: Peyton Brooks, Karissa Carrigan, Aelon Glynn and Breanna Jackson. High honors: Griffin Lay. Seventh […]
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Cards of Kindness Holiday Campaign aims to bring joy to older adults
The deadline for submissions is Dec. 11 to allow timely delivery.
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University of Maine at Augusta receives 3 awards
AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta received three honors at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Region I annual conference, held Nov. 17-19. Zach Rollins of Edgecomb, a student in the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program, became the first UMA recipient of the Catch a Rising Star Award, which […]
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Madison to kick off Christmas Celebration Dec. 7
MADISON — The 13th annual Madison Christmas Celebration is set for Saturday, Dec. 7. A pancake breakfast is set for 8-10 a.m. at Christ Community Fellowship on Maple Street; donations accepted. Madison Public Library at 12 Old Point Ave., will give out gift bags and a special holiday book during regular Saturday business hours 9 […]
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Maine High School Student Guitar Competition seeks contestants
MECHANIC FALLS — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has announced its fourth annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. This contest is open to Maine high school students in grades 9-12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by March 1, 2025, to be judged by members of […]
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Over the River Ringers to perform in Skowhegan Dec. 10
SKOWHEGAN — Over the River Ringers will perform a free bell concert at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at All Saints Episcopal Church at 169 Malbons Mill Road. Over the River Ringers is a community-based group of bell ringers, youth and veteran performers. Refreshments will be served. Donations accepted. For more information, call Gail Kelly […]
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Wiscasset plans to host Christmas Cookie Challenge Dec. 7
WISCASSET – Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest’s Second annual Christmas Cookie Challenge is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at AEkeir Brew Pub, 1st floor, 111 Main St. Approximately a dozen home bakers plan to bring a platter of their favorite holiday cookies to put on display. The scene will be set to welcome […]
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Call for artists for 2024 Camden on Canvas
The deadline to submit is Friday, Jan. 19.