The Waterville Public Library’s 2022 Waterville Seed Library is scheduled to launch Friday, April 15. This free public resource features 24 different varieties, including tomato, pumpkin, summer lettuce mix and green beans. Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, and while supplies last, orders for seeds can be placed via a form on the Waterville Seed Library […]
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Maine Connection Academy NHS chapter inducts Pittsfield student
Jill Palmondon of Pittsfield is one of 12 students newly inducted into Maine Connections Academy’s chapter of the National Honor Society. Plamondon, a tenth-grader, is interested in designing and making spaces beautiful, according to a news release from the Scarborough-based online academy. To be considered for NHS membership, students submitted a formal application and narrative, […]
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Augusta student uses ‘principal power’ to help Ukraine people
When Natania Okoronkwo, a first grader at St. Michael School in Augusta, was informed she would get to serve as “principal for a day” on Tuesday, April 5, her first thought was to use her newfound “power” to effect positive change. “She decided to give everyone a dress down day for a donation of $2 […]
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Soil health webinar for farmers to be held in April
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a free webinar for farmers on soil health management from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. Soil Health Management topics include what soil health is, how it is measured and how to improve total soil health by managing a farm’s cropping system, according to […]
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Thomas College to host Roux Institute’s Maine Start Summit
WATERVILLE — Thomas College’s Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation is set to host The Roux Institute’s Maine Start Summit in person on its campus Friday through Sunday, April 29-May 1. Similar to what is referred to as a “startup” weekend, the two-and-a-half-day hackathon-style event is designed to lower the barrier of entry for aspiring […]
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Moscow school registering kindergarteners, preschoolers
Moscow Elementary School is registering new students for kindergarten and preschool classes starting in the fall, according to a news release from the school. Preschool students must be 4 years old by Oct. 15. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by Oct. 15. Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Administrative District 13 — of which […]
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Free health, wellness workshops offered by Pittsfield hospital
PITTSFIELD — Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is partnering with Healthy Living for ME, a statewide network, to offer workshops in the area of chronic disease self-management education and caregiver support. These evidence-based workshops are free to participants and designed to help them learn and build the skills they need to manage a number of chronic/ongoing […]
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Common Ground Education Center plans Earth Day workday
UNITY — An Earth Day workday is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Road. Volunteers will help the organizations get ready for the coming growing season, learn about mulching and work in the orchard. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Lunch […]
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Waterville Senior High School recognizes top 10 seniors
Waterville Senior High School has announced its top 10 students for the graduating class of 2022. Hazel Dow is graduating first in the class with an unweighted GPA of 98.094, according to a news release from the school. She is a member of the National Honor Society, president; Student Council, Tri-M Music Honor Society, vice […]
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UMaine’s Greenhouse Plastic Recycling program set to open
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension expects to open its Greenhouse Plastic Recycling program Tuesday, April 19, with drop-off sites available statewide through Nov. 21. Plastic eligible for recycling is clear, low-density polyethylene No. 4 (LDPE No. 4) used to cover greenhouses, high tunnels, hoop houses and other agricultural structures. The program will also […]