BATH — This spring and summer, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans to offer storybook trails across the region. With the help of volunteers, members have designed storyboards that will serve as temporary exhibits at a number of its preserves. Nature-themed stories and outdoor activities are available for children 6 and younger. With a chaperoning adult, […]
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Augusta center recognizes April professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has announced its April professionals of the month. Vanessa Richards is a senior from Winthrop. She attends Winthrop High School and is enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program. She feels she has learned a lot in the program and has enjoyed working with the preschoolers in the preschool program run […]
Winslow student receives 2022 MPA Principal’s Award
Derick A. Capp, a senior at Winslow High School, has received the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Chad Bell. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Bell noted that in making the award […]
Gardiner nature walks to celebrate World Fish Migration Day
The Augusta Bird Club, Maine Master Naturalists and Upstream groups plan to offer guided bird walks at 7 a.m. and nature walks at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21. The walks, to be held at the Harrison Avenue Nature Trail in Gardiner, celebrate World Fish Migration Days. According to a news release from Gardiner Main Street, […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions May 31
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning is scheduled for 9 and 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. The center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program helps qualified […]
Free website development workshop set for May 24
New Ventures Maine is set to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Promote My Site, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. The class will cover three main topics: • Getting found through SEO: Familiarize and utilize search engine optimization (SEO); • Grow with email marketing: Use email […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, June 13, at 10 and 11 a.m. • Tuesday, June 14, at 9 and 10 a.m., and 7 p.m. • Wednesday, June […]
Thomas College to host open house June 14
WATERVILLE — Thomas College is set to host a summer open house, the Maine Event, beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 14. Open for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, and their families, this event will take place on the 180 West River Road campus, according to a news release from the college. The Maine […]
Acting president of KVCC named as the college’s permanent leader
The Maine Community College System announced that current interim president Karen Normandin has been appointed as permanent president of Kennebec Valley Community College.
Colby students make film about Waterville neighborhood
The documentary is to be shown Tuesday, May 17 at Railroad Square Cinema.