SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm, 217 Hewett Road, is set to hold a Yule Goat Celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. In Scandinavian tradition, the Yule Goat brings presents to children at Christmas, accompanied by the Tomten, a farm gnome who looks after the well-being of the animals. Yule Goats […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Farmington-area teens take initiative on Prescott Trails
The group plans to talk to their soccer coach about an ongoing Adopt-A-Trail effort.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Dec. 9-16
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Dec. 9-16.
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Waterville to hold parking ban for Dec. 5 storm
WATERVILLE — A downtown winter parking ban is set to be in effect from midnight to 6 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The concourse and downtown should be kept clear to allow for snow clean up by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls municipal parking lot. For more information, […]
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The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of Dec. 9-16
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Dec. 9-16
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High Peaks Alliance lauds trail recovery after 2023 storm
The High Peaks Alliance has announced the recovery of regional motorized trail systems following last December’s storm, which damaged trails across multiple counties, including routes in Roxbury, Andover, Strong, Phillips, New Vineyard, Eustis and Carrabassett Valley. Specifically impacted were the Orbeton Crossing and Randy Bunnell Trail, which suffered extensive destruction from high water and storm […]
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2nd annual Live Nativity to be presented at Otisfield venue
Spurrs Corner Church in Otisfield will present the 2nd annual Live Nativity on Dec. 14 at Field of Faith.
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Joy to the Ville event to be held in Waterville Dec. 14
Muppet Christmas Carol, glass blowing demonstrations, feroshiki gift wrapping, Santa visits and more are planned.
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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 […]