The Curtis Homestead Education Program, a long-standing initiative of the Winthrop-based Kennebec Land Trust, concluded this year’s sessions at the historic 360-acre Curtis Homestead property in Leeds. Once the family farm of former Gov. Ken Curtis, the homestead now showcases sustainable forestry, wildlife habitat management, and outdoor recreation. The program, led by seasoned logger Nat […]
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Kennebec Historical Society to hold Victorian tea party Dec. 8
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society is set to hold its annual Victorian tea party in celebration of the holiday season from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the society headquarters — the Henry Weld Fuller Jr. House — at 107 Winthrop St. Member Marie Tesch will provide musical entertainment on the piano. Cookies, snacks, coffee […]
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Augusta tech center names November students of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its November Professionals of the Month. Maeve Burgess, a junior at Monmouth Academy, is embracing the challenges and rewards of the Nursing Assistant program at Capital Area Technical Center. Burgess has found the program’s hands-on approach to be both engaging and instrumental in preparing her for clinical […]
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Maine-ly Harmony plans Christmas concert in Gardiner Dec. 8
GARDINER — A Maine-ly Harmony Chorus concert is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 35 Highland Ave. The “Songs of the Season” event will feature Christmas songs, a silent auction, refreshments and an appearance from Jolly Ole St. Nick. A donation of $15 is accepted at the […]
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Mt. Abram High School names honor roll students
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced the following students to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 academic year. Highest Honors Grade 12: Robert Butterfield IV, Ruth Gusler, Bailea Haines, Hannah Henshaw, Summer Love, Aspen Mitchell, Opal Mitchell, Jany Pepin, Joselyn Smith, Kharlie Turner and Stanton (Phillip) Yeaton. Grade 11: Brooke Atwood, […]
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UMA Veteran Services to present ‘Voices of Hope’ Dec. 8
Ed Walsh, LCSW, U.S. Army (retired) and UMA alum will facilitate an open discussion on recovery and resources.
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Waterville Junior High School names first quarter honor students
WATERVILLE — Waterville Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 academic year. Sixth grade High honors: Khloee Denis, Julia Therese Espartero, Jonathan Fan, Evan Karter, Eslim Khaleel, Madelyn Morrison, Ricky Paradis, Aubreigh Parker, Logan Shaw, Annabelle Stanton, Bryce Vigue and Haley Warming. Honors: […]
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Carrabec school lunch menus
Maine School Administrative District 74 towns includes Anson, Embden, New Portland and Solon.
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Augusta plans tree lighting, holiday celebration, fireworks Nov. 30
AUGUSTA — The annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration featuring Rudolph and The Island of Misfit Toys is set for Saturday, Nov. 30. River of Trees, a fundraiser event for Augusta Downtown Alliance, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Augusta Teen Center, 244 Water St. Christmas at the Fort, with homemade […]
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Wiscasset’s Merry & Bright Light Parade set for Dec. 6
WISCASSET – Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest’s Merry & Bright Light Parade, which brings Santa to his workshop, is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. The parade of vehicles covered with lights and other festive decorations. According to Lucy Oyster, parade organizer, this year’s parade will have at least twice as many vehicles taking […]