United Way is funding a Youth Leadership Council to help students address needs across the community and learn about the “power of philanthropy.”
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Local schools win awards in robotics competition
The FIRST Robotics Pine Tree District event was held from March 11 to 13 at Thomas College in Waterville. The purpose of this event, which started as a regional event in 2013 and is sponsored by local Maine companies, is to allow FIRST Robotics to be more accessible to Maine teams and allow them to […]
Damariscotta organization seeks entries for pumpkinfest, regatta
The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta invites Maine artists to submit a design for this year’s official festival T-shirt. The deadline to submit a design entry is Thursday, May 19. A decision regarding the winning design will be reached shortly thereafter. A $500 prize will be awarded to the artist whose design is selected, according to […]
Democracy Maine organizes local action workshops
When it comes to running for office, creating sustainable change, or overcoming challenges within communities, large barriers can hinder progress, according to Democracy Maine. The grassroots partnership has designed a three-part virtual series to address these roadblocks and give everyday Mainers the tools they need to empower themselves and their towns. These educational workshops, scheduled […]
Good Will-Hinckley president and executive director to leave this summer
Rob Moody will leave the organization after serving in various positions for nearly 25 years to become the principal at China Primary School.
Local students make Elms college dean’s list
CHICOPEE, Mass. — Samantha Bonneau of Skowhegan and Hannah Delgiudice of Waterville have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at College of Our Lady of the Elms. To qualify for the dean’s list, full-time students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher, without incompletes.
Augusta tech center names March students of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its March students of the month, according to a news release from the center. Hayley McGrath is a junior from Farmingdale. She attends Hall-Dale High School and is enrolled in the firefighting program at the enter. She has enjoyed the hands-on aspects of the class and working […]
Erskine Academy presents Renaissance Awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy held a Renaissance assembly April 8 to recognize second trimester award recipients. Recognition Awards went to the following students: Parker Studholme, Andrew Shaw, David McCaig, Lauren Tyler, Balquis Hutami and Damon Wilson. In addition, four seniors received Senior of the Trimester Awards: Autumn Boody, daughter of Jessica and Lance Boody […]
Augusta society to host lecture about Ku Klux Klan in Maine
The Kennebec Historical Society plans this week to present “Maine Burning: The Ku Klux Klan Invasion” by Mark Alan Leslie. The talk is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave., Manchester. Ninety-nine years ago, about 15,000 people from throughout Maine gathered for the Ku Klux Klan’s […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes April 12 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ed and Joyce Rushton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s April 12 game. Pat Kick and Jessie Gunther placed second. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their own partner. The club welcomes new players. For more […]