The next business meeting of the Winthrop Maine Historical Society is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, on Zoom. The link is networkmaine.zoom.us/j/81096636540. On Dec. 1, the society honored Anna Lyon as its first volunteer of the year. In her work on the WMHS calendar, Lyon volunteered to assist the calendar committee and has […]
Community
Waterville announces downtown winter parking ban
Waterville Public Works asks people to keep The Concourse and downtown clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, to allow for snow cleanup by the department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot.
Local working group plans to discuss Franklin County USDA funding
FARMINGTON — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in cooperation with the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District, welcomes all Franklin County residents with an interest in conservation practices on private agricultural lands and woodlands to participate in a Local Working Group meeting. The meeting is set for 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, […]
East Wilton Masons to offer takeout supper
EAST WILTON — A public takeout ham supper is scheduled to be offered from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Meal reservations should be made by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13. […]
Fort Kent university board seeks nominations for alumni award
FORT KENT — Each year the University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association recognizes an UMFK alumni for outstanding character, professional achievement, distinguished leadership, service to UMFK, and service to the community. The Alumni Association Board seeks nominations, at umfk.edu, of people who have demonstrated success in their career and/or personal life. The deadline […]
Live music at Mixers this weekend
A night of Studio 54-era disco will be hosted by DJ Steve Colella at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Come out and dance to the disco and funk from 1977 to 1980. Dress up in your best disco outfits! On Saturday, Jan. 8, the high-energy band Broken […]
Mid-Maine Chamber to host governor at Jan. 13 business breakfast
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber plans to host a presentation with Gov. Janet Mills as she talks about the pandemic and Maine’s economic recovery during the chamber’s Thursday, Jan. 13, business breakfast. Mills will discuss her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan and her vision for the state in 2022. The breakfast is set for 7:15-9 a.m. […]
Lisbon church yields donations during 5K run/walk
The proceeds benefit a heating assistance program.
Erskine Academy recognizes trimester 1 honor students
CHINA — Erskine Academy has announced the following students were named to its trimester 1 honors list for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Isaac Baker, Julia Barber, Alana Beggs, Jacob Bentley, Nickolas Berto, Gabriell Berto-Blagdon, Jack Blais, Autumn Boody, Olivia Bourque, Lilian Bray, Abrial Chamberlain, Emily Clark, Jesse Cowing, Jasmine Crommett, […]