The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning is scheduled for 9 and 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. The center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program helps qualified […]
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Free website development workshop set for May 24
New Ventures Maine is set to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Promote My Site, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. The class will cover three main topics: • Getting found through SEO: Familiarize and utilize search engine optimization (SEO); • Grow with email marketing: Use email […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, June 13, at 10 and 11 a.m. • Tuesday, June 14, at 9 and 10 a.m., and 7 p.m. • Wednesday, June […]
Thomas College to host open house June 14
WATERVILLE — Thomas College is set to host a summer open house, the Maine Event, beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 14. Open for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, and their families, this event will take place on the 180 West River Road campus, according to a news release from the college. The Maine […]
Acting president of KVCC named as the college’s permanent leader
The Maine Community College System announced that current interim president Karen Normandin has been appointed as permanent president of Kennebec Valley Community College.
Colby students make film about Waterville neighborhood
The documentary is to be shown Tuesday, May 17 at Railroad Square Cinema.
Pittsfield student performs in Baldwin Wallace University play
BEREA, Ohio — Julia Cooke of Pittsfield was part of the cast and crew from Baldwin Wallace University that recently staged Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” Cooke, a graduate of Messalonskee High School in Oakland majoring in theater acting and directing, played the part of Sarah Good and served as understudy for Elizabeth Proctor and Rebecca […]
Madison senior receives Principal’s Award
Brooke McKenney of Madison, a senior at Madison Area Memorial High School, has received the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Christopher LeBlanc. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Brooke is an exceptional student who carries […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes May 10 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ed and Joyce Rushton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s May 10 game. Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop placed second, and Tom Nelson and Sylvia Palmer were third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. The club welcomes new players. For more […]
Coalition seeks volunteers to maintain website, steward trail
The Hills to Sea Trail Coalition seeks a volunteer to assist with maintaining its website, as well as volunteers to steward sections of the 47-mile Hills to Sea Trail. The steward positions involve walking a section of trail four times a year between April and October, clearing light debris and identifying areas needing more attention. […]