When the state announced that Feb. 19 and 20 would be a free fishing weekend, area Scouts donned their winter gear, grabbed their fishing equipment and took to the ice — some even winning area ice fishing competitions, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. […]
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Waterville Creates to host Youth Art Month exhibit
In conjunction with the exhibition, Waterville Creates will launch the Youth Arts Access Fund on March 1.
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Feb. 22 winners
FAIRFIELD — Rona Backstrom and Jessie Gunther were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Feb. 22 game. Ed and Joyce Rushton placed second. Starting Tuesday, March 1, the club will meet 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 […]
Houseplant care is topic of UMaine extension webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners about effective houseplant care from noon to 1:15 p.m. Friday, March 4. How Not to Kill Your Houseplants includes tips for matching a potting medium, watering, lighting, containers, pest control and humidity to a plant’s needs. Karen Ramsey, owner of […]
Republican committee event to be held in Farmington
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage is to be the guest speaker.
Camden library plans ‘Finding Our Voices’ exhibit’s return
Patrisha McLean’s new photography exhibit spotlights three years of progress.
Waterville announces Feb. 26 parking ban
Waterville Public Works asks that the Concourse and Downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, to allow for snow clean up by the crew. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call 207-680-4744.
Lincoln Social event coming to Farmington
Event is held in Farmington in the old Family Dollar building (379 Wilton Rd) next to the Farmington D.
Oakland student makes NJ university dean’s list
CALDWELL, N.J. — Brooke Martin of Oakland has been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Caldwell University. In order to achieve this honor, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and complete at least 12 credits during the semester.
Augusta student makes dean’s list at Emerson
BOSTON — Alexa Gallant of Augusta is among the students named to 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Emerson College. Gallant, a member of the class of 2022, is majoring in writing, literature and publishing. The requirement to make dean’s list is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.