OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. Seniors High honors with distinction: Gregory Bard, Brynne Barron, Ty Bernier, Matthew Bressette, Spencer Brittner, Drake Brunelle, Nolan Cain, Gabrielle Colfer, Jackson Collman, Beckett Cote, Pierce Coughlin, Sofia Derosby, Zachary Dionne, Braelyn […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
L.C. Bates Natural History Museum closed for winter
Tours and group admissions are available by appointment only.
Ag department offers farm loans for underserved and beginning farmers
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. Underserved or beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans. USDA defines underserved applicants as a […]
Syntiro supporting Maine students through 7-year grant
AUGUSTA — Syntiro recently announced it now has a full team of dedicated professionals to support the needs of the 2023-30 GEAR UP Maine RISE Grant. This team is ready to partner with GEAR UP schools, students and families across Maine to deliver essential resources, guidance and opportunities for academic and career success. Syntiro is […]
Pittsfield’s Parade of Lights, tree-lighting ceremony set for Nov. 30
PITTSFIELD — The town’s second annual Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for Saturday, Nov. 30. Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with a parade featuring decorated floats, local organizations, and festive holiday displays. The parade lineup starts at 3:30 p.m. on Industrial Park Street. The parade will proceed down Somerset Avenue, turn […]
Old Fort Western to hold Victorian Christmas Nov. 30 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western is set to participate in the city’s Christmas celebration on Saturday, Nov. 30. A Victorian Christmas is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort Western garrison, 16 Cony St. Attendees can warm themselves by the hearth or the bonfire outside on the parade grounds. There will be […]
ArtsFarmington offers new Arts Inspire Youth program
FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington, an affiliate of the University of Maine at Farmington, has developed its Arts Inspire Youth program to offer free access to its programs for those 18 years old and younger. This includes this year’s performance of The Nutcracker. Those wishing to access the program may do so while purchasing tickets online or […]
High Peaks Alliance seeks volunteers
The High Peaks Alliance seeks volunteers to lead outdoor programs and workshops on its conserved lands and the lands it stewards. The alliance is partnering with GoldLEAF Institute to connect the 55-plus community with Maine’s High Peaks Region. Volunteer opportunities include co-leaders for guided adventures such as the winter snowshoe series, a monthly 60-90 minute […]
Vassalboro church to hold online holiday auction
VASSALBORO — The Vassalboro United Methodist Church is set to hold an online holiday auction from 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, through 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9. More than 100 items will be available to place bids on at any time. The option to “buy now” is also included with each item or place bids […]
Camden school to offer ukulele workshop Dec. 7
CAMDEN — A 90-minute Bay Chamber workshop for intermediate ukulele players is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7, at Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School, 5 Mountain St. The workshop offers clear steps toward a higher level of playing with a focus on skill building, technique and expression. “My goal is to […]