WATERVILLE — St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., reminds all burial right holders that during the first week of October the cemetery crew will start the annual fall cleanup for the coming winter season. Flowers real and artificial, vases and baskets will be gathered and disposed of. Burial right holders are advised to remove […]
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Fairfield auxiliary arts and crafts fair tables available for Oct. 1 event
Tables are available for the Fairfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6924 Auxiliary’s annual arts and crafts fair. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the 246 Main St. post. The sale will include baked goods, hot dogs and French fries. Table rentals cost $10 each. To reserve […]
Winthrop library to host talk by paranormal investigator Sept. 28
WINTHROP — Paranormal investigator Nomar Slevik plans to give a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Bailey Library at 39 Bowdoin St. The talk will focus on supposed extraterrestrial sightings and abductions in what are known as “UFO hotspots” around New England. Slevik is a researcher, writer and podcaster whose work […]
Rangeley theater to host storytelling workshop Sept. 24
RANGELEY — A storytelling workshop is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Participants should come to the workshop with some ideas for their own story; something that really happened. Because it is a true story, there are no lines that […]
Golf event in Belgrade raises $33K for youth mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s 2022 Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, presented by Kennebec Savings Bank, raised $33,000 Sept. 2 to support one-to-one youth mentoring throughout mid-coast, central and eastern Maine, according to a news release from the youth mentoring program. Belgrade Golf Fore Kids’ Sake 2022 Tournament winners: • […]
Waterville Senior High School students receive awards
Seven Waterville Senior High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These national recognition programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the […]
Local students earn awards from Western Governors University
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Four local students have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. Abigayle LaVerdiere of Fairfield earned one at the university’s Teachers College. Danielle Donohue of Norridgewock earned one at the university’s College of Health Professions. Melissa Slininger of Sidney earned one at the university’s College of Business. Veronica Grady […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October, November
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, Oct. 24, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 2, 3, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. […]
Fall Foliage Photo Contest
Submit your photo by Nov. 4 for a chance to win a Hannaford gift card.
Augusta-based housing program seeks water assistance applications
MaineHousing’s is accepting applications for its Maine Water Assistance Program. This program is being funded with $4.7 million of American Rescue Plan Act appropriations and is being made available to water and wastewater utilities in Maine for their customers who may have fallen behind on their bills during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news […]