Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Dec. 9-16
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High Peaks Alliance lauds trail recovery after 2023 storm
The High Peaks Alliance has announced the recovery of regional motorized trail systems following last December’s storm, which damaged trails across multiple counties, including routes in Roxbury, Andover, Strong, Phillips, New Vineyard, Eustis and Carrabassett Valley. Specifically impacted were the Orbeton Crossing and Randy Bunnell Trail, which suffered extensive destruction from high water and storm […]
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2nd annual Live Nativity to be presented at Otisfield venue
Spurrs Corner Church in Otisfield will present the 2nd annual Live Nativity on Dec. 14 at Field of Faith.
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Joy to the Ville event to be held in Waterville Dec. 14
Muppet Christmas Carol, glass blowing demonstrations, feroshiki gift wrapping, Santa visits and more are planned.
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Town of Jay seeks Budget Committee members
JAY — The town of Jay seeks residents to serve on the Budget Committee. Two alternate positions are open. This is an advisory committee to the Select Board and town residents. The committee typically meets a couple times in January and, if needed, in February. The panel meets with the Select Board, town manager and […]
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Upper Kennebec Valley Junior/Senior High names 1st quarter honor students
BINGHAM — Upper Kennebec Valley Junior/Senior High School recently announced the following students have been named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. Fifth grade Honors: Tuscany Caswell, Matthew Fitzgerald, Jacob Hartwell and Jordynn Spooner. Sixth grade Honors: Peyton Brooks, Karissa Carrigan, Aelon Glynn and Breanna Jackson. High honors: Griffin Lay. Seventh […]
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Cards of Kindness Holiday Campaign aims to bring joy to older adults
The deadline for submissions is Dec. 11 to allow timely delivery.
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University of Maine at Augusta receives 3 awards
AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta received three honors at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Region I annual conference, held Nov. 17-19. Zach Rollins of Edgecomb, a student in the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program, became the first UMA recipient of the Catch a Rising Star Award, which […]
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Madison to kick off Christmas Celebration Dec. 7
MADISON — The 13th annual Madison Christmas Celebration is set for Saturday, Dec. 7. A pancake breakfast is set for 8-10 a.m. at Christ Community Fellowship on Maple Street; donations accepted. Madison Public Library at 12 Old Point Ave., will give out gift bags and a special holiday book during regular Saturday business hours 9 […]
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Maine High School Student Guitar Competition seeks contestants
MECHANIC FALLS — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has announced its fourth annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. This contest is open to Maine high school students in grades 9-12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by March 1, 2025, to be judged by members of […]