MaineGeneral Medical Center’s Art Committee invites Maine artists to submit proposals to display and sell their work at a MaineGeneral facility. Those selected can hang their art in the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta or the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville for of eight weeks. Exhibition spaces can accommodate 15-20 pieces of art. […]
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Local students make Western New England University president’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two local students were among over 520 students named to the 2022 spring semester president’s list at Western New England University. Kasen Sirois of Sidney is working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication/media and journalism. Casey Vandenbossche of West Gardiner is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree […]
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Randolph youth recognized for courage in fighting rare cancer
Seven-year-old Henry Downs of Randolph was honored July 17 as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock for the courage he has displayed battling a rare cancer at a young age. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues its commitment to supporting the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, […]
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Winslow church to host blueberry festival Aug. 13
Winslow’s annual Blueberry Festival is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St. Admission to the festival grounds is free, according to a news release from the church. Nearly 750 blueberry pies and blueberry baked goods will be available for sale. Blueberry pies ($12 each) can […]
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Area bridge clubs name winners
Elm City Bridge Club Suzon Morrison and Maryanne Trafton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville on Aug. 2. Ed and Joyce Rushton placed second, and Wilma Pouliot and Karen Torrey placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants should bring […]
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Making room to grow, Thomas College nears completion of new athletic center
The 18,000-square-foot facility, scheduled to open in the fall, is being built alongside the college’s two turf fields, with a design “that totally stands on its own within the state,” athletic director Christopher Parsons says.
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Burnham student earns senior writing award at Emerson College
BOSTON — Allison Hughes of Burnham received an award in the nonfiction category for Senior Writing Awards at Emerson College as a distinction winner for Hughes’ essay “Discrete Grief.” Hughes, a creative writing major, is a member of the class of 2022. Check out upcoming area events!
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Common Ground Fair tickets available for sale
UNITY — Tickets are on sale for the 46th annual Common Ground Country Fair. After two years of virtual fairs, this year’s fair will be in person at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s (MOFGA) Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Road. The fair is planned for Friday to Sunday, Sept. 23-25. Recognizing […]
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Waterville-based program receives $50K for job training, facility work
Spectrum plans to kick off the partnership Aug. 6 with a revitalization event.
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St. Michael Parish to collect toothpaste, shampoo for single mothers
In the coming weeks, St. Michael Parish in Augusta plans to help local single mothers who need assistance keeping up with the expenses of caring for their children. Large baskets will be stationed in the front of each parish church on the weekends of Aug. 6 and 7, and 13 and 14 for parishioners and […]