The town’s police force was inactivated earlier this year and selectmen said Monday that they have been pleased with coverage provided by Kennebec County deputies.
Community
Augusta church offers free curbside community Christmas Dinner
AUGUSTA — South Parish Congregational Church plans to provide a free curbside Christmas dinner curbside from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Day. All are welcome to a full turkey dinner. Those unable to drive to the 9 Church St. church, who would like a dinner delivered to the greater Augusta area, can call the […]
Healthy Living for ME plans workshops for new year
Healthy Living for ME plans to kick off 2022 with several new workshop sessions. Available statewide — with in-person, virtual and telephonic options — the workshops address a variety of health needs and are open to adult Mainers of all ages. “As we approach the New Year, many people are thinking about improving their health. […]
Augusta arboretum expands Young Stewards camp program
AUGUSTA — Viles Arboretum, with support from the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine, in August created a new opportunity for area youth by hosting the Young Stewards Summer Camp. The program focuses on affordable nature-based learning experiences. Last summer, 19 children spent a week at the Arboretum catching frogs, creating art from natural materials […]
Gardiner nonprofit seeks partners to join LGBTQ+ youth program
OUT Maine plans to provide free training via Zoom for all partners of this project Feb. 9.
Erskine Academy recognizes Renaissance Awards winners
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly Dec. 10 to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Shelby Lincoln, Ava Picard, Brielle Crommett, Devon Polley and Parker Reynolds. Senior of the Trimester Awards were also presented to six members of the senior class: […]
A cappella women’s chorus welcomes new members
Maine-ly Harmony, an a cappella women’s chorus directed by Kathy Greason, invites women and girls of all ages to join its weekly rehearsals from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays via Zoom. The chorus meets virtually because of the pandemic. Members hail from several counties around the state, singing the barbershop style of four-part harmony. The […]
Farmington college athletes make donation to local food drive
FARMINGTON — In the spirit of the holidays, athletes in University of Maine at Farmington varsity sports programs recently donated $400 to the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Gerry Wiles Holiday Food Basket Drive. The UMF Student Athlete Advisory Committee, an NCAA organization that represents Division III student athletes and encourages community outreach, collected donations. […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Dec. 14 winners
FAIRFIELD — Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Dec. 14 game, with Rona Backstrom and Jessie Gunther second, and Ed Rushton and Suzon Morrison third. Game day winners for Dec. 7 were Harvey and Bishop, followed by Paul and Judy Jones, and Lee Lenfest and Gabrielle Rice. The […]
Farmington college to offer walk-in COVID-19 booster clinic Dec. 22
Individuals ages 18-plus are eligible to get the Moderna vaccine.