HALLOWELL — The AgeWise Maine Initiative, a collaboration of Maine’s five Area Agencies on Aging in partnership with Northern Light Health, is set to offer a vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road. Launched in 2023 and powered by USAging grant funding, AgeWise […]
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Women’s basic chainsaw skills and safety class set for Nov. 23
TURNER — The Androscoggin Chapter of the Maine Women’s Network is teaming up with Axe Women Loggers of Maine to offer a women’s basic chainsaw skills and safety class. Two time options are available for the three-hour class, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at the pavilion at Ricker Hill Tasting Room at […]
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Madison Junior Senior High School lists 1st quarter honor roll
MADISON — Madison Junior Senior High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for 2024-25 school year. Seniors High honors: Mikal Corley, Raegan Cowan, Leila Dunphy, Ella Haynie, Ethan Linkletter, Austin Mercier, Aurora Norsworthy, Mackenzie Robbins and Allison Tuscan. Honors: Jeason Almeida, Avea Daskoski, Bryan Donnelly, Ally Drury, […]
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Winslow Junior High School names students to honor roll
Winslow Junior High School recently named the following students to the first-quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 academic year. Eighth Grade High honors: Lilliana Byers, Parker Gagne, Addilyne Gallagher, Tylee Latham, Adyson Lessard, Luna Meak, Elizabeth Morrison, Sumire Page, Weston Pappas, Callen Pooler, Fallyn Soucy and Addisyn Willette. Honors: Eban Barbeau, Jacoby Bragdon, Isaac Bulger, […]
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Waldo Community Action Partners work to meet demand for food boxes, gifts
More volunteers, more donations, and more people willing to “adopt” children and/or families in need of gifts are needed.
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Maine State Chamber honors retiring Thomas College president
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and dinner Oct. 30 at the Augusta Civic Center. The chamber presented a leadership award to retiring Thomas College President Laurie G. Lachance and honored the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce for its leadership and efforts following the October 2023 mass shooting tragedy […]
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Jackman essay winners recognized at school assembly
The William B. Doughty Auxiliary No. 5723 of Jackman sponsors the contest and awards the winners a monetary prize.
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Union library to host ‘Armchair Adventure to Greece’ Nov. 20
UNION — Vose Library’s patrons and friends are invited to an “Armchair Adventure to Greece” with Tim and Laurie Warden at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the 392 Common Road library. The Wardens experienced a two-month journey through Greece last winter. Among the sites they visited were “amazing Athens, beautiful Crete, the peaceful Peloponnese, […]
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Maine Seacoast Mission offering college, career prep workshop series
CHERRYFIELD — Maine Seacoast Mission plans to offer a series of workshops for high school and college students, as well as their parents, to help with transition to college or careers. The College and Career Preparation Workshop Series, held online or in person at the Downeast Campus, cover topics like life skills, wellness, and college […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Elm City Bridge Club winners on Nov. 12 were Rona Backstrom and Natasha Rosenbaum. Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop placed second, and Lee Lenfest and Jeannie Reilling placed third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call […]