WATERVILLE — Thomas College has announced students named to its 2022 spring honors list. President’s list (3.80-4.0 GPA) Jose Antonio Afonso Luis, Britha Kentha Akimana, Brody Keith Armstrong, Carolina Emma Bachelder, Lindsay Louise Bagley, Julia Grace Baker, Christopher Paul Barnes, Ethan J. Barnett, Lauren Elisabeth Bartlett, Jacob Quinn Bazinet, Audra Lynn Bean, Logan A. Beaton, Brianne Michelle Benecke and Maeghan Doris Bernard. Also, Austin Lyle Bickmore, Cameron Ray Bigelow, Amanda […]
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Girls Scouts of Maine honors members, awards $22.5K in scholarships
Girl Scouts of Maine held its annual celebration May 7 at Messalonskee Performing Arts in Oakland, where Girl Scouts and adult volunteers were honored for their significant accomplishments. Achievements celebrated include the Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards, the two highest honors a Girl Scout can earn; GSME Future Leaders Scholarships, with a total of […]
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Messalonskee High School graduation focuses on gratitude, positivity
The ceremony Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center saw 155 seniors receive their diplomas and student speakers who gave thanks to those who guided them through challenging times.
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Food preservation webinar series set for June 16
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a new series of monthly webinars about preserving Maine foods at noon starting Thursday, June 16. Common Home Food Preservation Ingredients and Equipment topics include recommended equipment and ingredients for canning and freezing, as well as how to resolve common problems. UMaine Extension instructors will lead each […]
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Augusta society reschedules Benedict Arnold talk for June 15
The Kennebec Historical Society’s June public presentation, “Artifacts Found Along Benedict Arnold’s Trail” by Kenny Wing, is planned for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Christ Episcopal Church at 2 Dresden Ave. in Gardiner. Wing’s presentation is in particular about Arnold’s 1775 expedition through Maine and why he was even there in the first […]
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Gardiner Alzheimer’s care center residents spend time with goats
GARDINER — Two baby goats visited the MaineGeneral’s Alzheimer’s Care Center May 19 as part of the activities that the facility arranges for residents, all of whom have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, according to a news release from MaineGeneral Health. The goats were brought to the center by Dianna Fredrikson of Fredrikson Farm […]
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Wild blueberry queen competition seeks candidates
The Union Fair seeks eligible ladies to compete for the 2022 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Title. This year’s competition is scheduled for Friday, July 29, with the coronation ceremony being held at 7 p.m., according to a news release from competition organizers. Requirements to compete are as follows: • Ladies between 17 and 25 years […]
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Wilton lodge to host pickup/takeout supper June 18
Wilton Masonic Lodge 156 plans to host a pickup/takeout roast pork loin supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Home deliveries are available in the Wilton and […]
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Wilton conservancy to hold annual meeting June 15
WILTON — Foothills Land Conservancy plans to hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Academy Hill School cafeteria, 585 Depot St. The business meeting and election of officers and board members will be conducted followed by a presentation by Dr. Julia Daly, associate professor of geology at the University of […]
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Waterville class of 1972 to hold 50th reunion Aug. 13
The Waterville Maine Class of 1972 plans to hold its 50th reunion from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Champions Fitness Club in Elm Plaza in Waterville. There will be hot and cold appetizers during the social starting at 6 p.m. and a live band set for 8-10 p.m. All classes are welcome, […]