Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop chorus performed for veterans June 29 at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. The chorus members look forward to resuming their performance schedule as the year progresses, according to a news release from the chorus. Performances include the chorus’ annual yard sale, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and […]
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COVID-19 vaccine clinics set for Rangeley, Jay
Healthy Community Coalition plans to host two adult COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinics in Franklin County in July. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome, according to a news release from the Farmington-based Franklin Community Health Network. The schedule: • Tuesday, July 12, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rangeley Health and Wellness, 25 Dallas Hill […]
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Augusta-based YMCA, chamber seek volunteers for Ironman event
The Kennebec Valley YMCA and Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce have partnered with Ironman to find hundreds of volunteers for the Ironman 70.3 Maine 2022 event, set for Sunday, July 31 in Augusta. Volunteers are needed Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 29, 30 and 31. Ironman is a world-renowned lifestyle brand and the ultimate endurance […]
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Winthrop society to host talk about Tappan Stock Farm on July 14
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to present the stories of life on The Tappan Stock Farm by Kathy Tappan and Natalie Weise at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center on 107 Main St. Tappan and Weise have many memories of the Tappan Stock Farm. During the summer months, Kathy […]
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UMaine Augusta to host events statewide for remotely piloted aircraft
Manned and unmanned Aviation Studies at the University of Maine at Augusta delivers a program of study for students who aspire to be pilots. Remotely piloted aircraft students also can learn how to design, build, and maintain both fixed wing and quadcopter aircraft. They design systems with video and telemetry equipment and learn how to […]
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Lasell University recognizes local student-athletes
NEWTON, Mass. — Lasell University Athletics department recognizes local student-athletes who earned 2021-22 GNAC Academic All-Conference honors. The local 2021-22 honorees. Women’s Cross Country — Emma Vierling of Monmouth Field Hockey — Mya Maxim of China Women’s Soccer — Rebecca Beringer of Waterville Multi-Sport — Riley Silvia of Raymond, Women’s Soccer/Women’s Track & Field In order to be eligible […]
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Winslow student named to Wheaton College dean’s list
WHEATON, Ill. — Anna Lakey of Winslow was named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Wheaton College. To earn dean’s list honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on the 4.0 scale. Check out upcoming area […]
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Hospice Volunteers to offer workshop for adults with grieving children July 13
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer What to Expect When your Child or Teen is Grieving from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at the Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St., Waterville. Accompanying a child or teen through their grief journey can be complicated. When it comes to children and grief, many […]
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East Wilton Masons accepting reservations for July 16 supper
The East Wilton Masons are accepting reservations for a takeout baked bean and red hotdog supper with berry pie. The dinner is set for 5-6 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Home deliveries are […]
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Augusta-based agency to host Disability Pride Day July 8
AUGUSTA — After a three-year break, Disability Rights Maine plans to hold Disability Pride Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 8, at The Pavilion at Mill Park, Water Street. The event will be held rain or shine, according to a news release from the protection and advocacy agency. The day will include […]