Theresea Poirier of Augusta on May 18 received the District Award of Merit, the highest award a local Scouting district can bestow on a volunteer, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by Scouting districts […]
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Family council, partners to host baby shower June 11 in Skowhegan
The Somerset Family Enrichment Council and local partners plan to host the third annual free Community Baby Shower from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11. The event will be held at the Centenary United Methodist Church at 113 Dr. Mann Road in Skowhegan. It supports new mothers and families with resources, education, and […]
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Moose Lottery Festival set for June 11 in Jackman
The first-ever Jackman Region Moose Lottery Festival has been set for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Jackman Town Office grounds, 369 Main St. The moose lottery gives qualified hunters the chance to enter to win a Maine moose hunting permit from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. While the lottery […]
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Southern Maine Community College announces 2022 graduates
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College awarded nearly 1,200 degrees and certificates May 22 at the college’s 75th commencement. In all, 1,102 students earned 1,170 degrees and certificates during the past academic year, with hundreds receiving their degrees during graduation ceremonies at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Those numbers represent one of the largest […]
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As vote nears on Fairfield water expansion project, state says it’s unable to fund filter systems ‘in perpetuity’
Fairfield is considering a $48 million expansion of the public water system as a way to help those with private wells that testing has found to be contaminated by PFAS.
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Chesterville to host children’s festival in June
Organizers seek art for the children’s exhibit.
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Waterville church to host prison ministry event June 10
WATERVILLE — A prison ministry program is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Notre Dame Church, 112 Silver St. The program will be livestreamed for remote participation as well, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Joe Cotton of the Archdiocese of Seattle and the […]
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Belgrade student receives Leon A. Gorman Scholarship
Allison Pease of Belgrade, a physical therapist assistant major at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, is one of 10 Maine community college students awarded full tuition scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. The students were celebrated May 23 in an online event with Gorman family members and […]
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Augusta chamber to host Women’s Network luncheon June 8
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Women’s Network luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the Augusta Civic Center at 76 Community Drive. There will be a panel discussion, Planning for Your Future Self: A Discussion on Personal Finances, Estate Planning, and Insurance Considerations. […]
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United Way to host Hunger Solutions Exchange
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to host the first Hunger Solutions Exchange from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, June 17. The event takes place at the University of Maine at Farmington, North Dining Hall and Roberts Courtyard. It brings together all responding to food insecurity in Greater Franklin County, whether they […]