Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh, a resident of Waterville since 1986, was honored by the city of Fresno, California, which proclaimed March 26 as “Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh Day.” Fresno City Councilmember Esmeralda Soria presented Singh the award, according to a news release from Singh. Singh was invited to give the keynote address for the Sikh Women’s Organization […]
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Waterville learning, development center earns national accreditation
WATERVILLE — Educare Central Maine has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children — the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children, according to a news release from the nonprofit. NAEYC Accreditation is a rigorous and transformative quality-improvement system that uses a set of 10 research-based standards to […]
Union library, state museum partner for listening tour
No prior knowledge or experience with the museum is necessary; everyone is encouraged to participate.
Extension to offer webinar on planting for pollinators
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar about gardening with pollinators in mind. The session runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. Planting for Pollinators aims to offer practical tips for gardeners on ways to provide food, habitat and water resources for pollinators to help address the decline […]
State horticulturist to discuss gardening to please birds, bees
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon plans to present a live presentation, Gardening to Please the Birds and the Bees, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. The talk, given by State Horticulturist Gary Fish, will be held in Room 101 of the Roberts Learning Center at 270 Main St. on the campus of the University of […]
Scholarships available to women pursuing science, engineering degrees
The Maine Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship Fund. Established in 2013, the Laurendeau Fund provides renewable scholarship support to young women who are graduating seniors from high schools in Maine pursuing post-secondary education in science or engineering at a four-year university, according to a news release from the foundation. […]
United Way seeks applications for fuel, food, shelter fund
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is seeking applications to its Very Basics Fund. The fund is comprised of monies that have been raised or donated by individuals or businesses that specifically support basic needs such as food, fuel or shelter. Donors do not typically designate to a specific organization, letting United Way determine the […]
Catholic students to present Living Stations of the Cross across Maine
Students at Maine Catholic schools plan to present the Living Stations of the Cross around the state leading up to Easter Sunday, April 17. The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem to retrace the final journey of Jesus to Calvary. They have been prayed for centuries, allowing […]
Thomas College commencement to feature chairman of Alfond Foundation as speaker
Gregory Powell will address the graduates at the school’s 128th commencement scheduled for Saturday, May 14.
Skowhegan class of ’63 to meet in May
Skowhegan High School’s class of 1963 plans to meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 19, at Wentworth’s Country Diner, 347 Waterville Road in Norridgewock. All are welcome. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP by Thursday, May 12, by calling 207-858-0946.