BEREA, Ohio — Two local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Baldwin Wallace University. Julia Cooke of Pittsfield, a graduate of Messalonskee High School, is majoring in theatre acting and directing. Maighread Laliberte of Temple, a graduate of Oxford Hills High School, is majoring in neuroscience biology and biology. […]
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Retirement party set for Skowhegan school owner
SKOWHEGAN — A retirement party for Sheila Lyman to celebrate her 24-year career at the Skowhegan Montessori School is planned for 6 p.m. Friday, June 24, at T & B’s Celebration Center, 414 Madison Ave. The informal gathering is for family, friends and past and present Montessori families and children. For more information, contact Pam […]
Augusta-based parish donates diapers, funds to pregnancy center
St. Michael Parish in Augusta recently held a collection for items and financial assistance for the Open Arms Pregnancy Center in Augusta, which offers encouragement and support to pregnant women and young families. The donation drive led to 5,381 diapers, nearly 300 large packages of wipes, an assortment of outfits and clothes, toys, new and […]
Wilton church to offer Vacation Bible School in July
WILTON — Children of all ages can attend daily Vacation Bible School from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 11-15, at the Calvary Hill Baptist Church at 195 U.S. Route 2E. “One Way” is the theme, according to a news release from the church. There will be a Bible lesson, songs, games, crafts […]
Skowhegan Woman’s Club installs new officers, names scholarship recipient
The GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club met June 8 at the home of a member and via Zoom to hold a business meeting and to install new officers and new board members for the 2022-24 term. Outgoing Co-Presidents Julie Kosch and Billie Sherman performed the installation ceremony for the following officers: […]
Grace Christian Academy recognizes honor students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Honors: Joshua Grant, Caleb Juarez and Emma Libby. High honors: Anabelle Barry, Connor Barry, Rylee Carry, Bella Cuevas, Logan Flemming, Landon Morrison and Keagan Storer. Highest honors: Logan Dancer and Victoria Inglis.
Summer Meals for Kids program to start June 27 in China, Sidney, Belgrade, Rome, Oakland
Regional School Unit 18 is sponsoring a U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Meals for Kids program. The school district, which serves Oakland, China, Belgrade, Sidney and Rome, will offer free meals to children from Monday, June 27 through Friday, Aug. 12, at sites throughout the district. Meals must be consumed on site. Lunch will be […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes June 14 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ed and Joyce Rushton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s June 14 game. Lee Lenfest and Gabrielle Rice were second, and Karen Torrey and Linda Atkinson were third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge on Industrial Road in Waterville. For more information, call Jessie Gunther […]
4-H Fridays on the farm to start July 15
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its on-farm summer learning series for ages 12-18 starting 9 a.m.-noon Friday, July 15, at Rustic Roots Farm, 120 Vipah Lane, Farmington. This is the second year that 4-H Fridays on the Farm has been offered for Maine teens to gain hands-on experience, talk with local […]
Cony Boosters’ Cruise-In to benefit school athletics June 26
Cony All-Sports Boosters plan to hold its second annual Cruise-In from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Augusta’s Mill Park. Participants and spectators alike are welcome. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, a disc jockey will be on site for the entire event, and there are many opportunities to walk […]