The Kennebec Historical Society’s December presentation will feature Author Mac Smith who will discuss his book “Maine’s Hail to the Chief.” The presentation is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Christ Episcopal Church, 2 Dresden Ave., Gardiner. Smith will briefly discuss all 20 presidential visits to Maine but will concentrate on the […]
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Winslow student part of Muhlenburg College’s dance events
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Muhlenberg College senior dancers shared their experiences through movement, as the Theatre & Dance Department presented “Reset: New Dances” Nov. 18-20 in the college’s Baker Theatre. Kate McCowan of Winslow was a student choreographer in the performance. Muhlenberg staged two outdoor concerts in the spring, but “Reset” was the first concert in […]
Cony names high, middle school honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High and Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll. Grade 12 — High honors: Khadeeja Alsaleem, Emily Atigian, Reagan Bechard, Kiara Bowman, Jamison Bragdon, Indiya Clarke, Emma Crosby, Kevin Curtis, Ashton Dennett, Lunden Dinkel, Emma Doiron, Hailey Fischer and Reilley Fleck. Also, Julia Habib, Brianna […]
Union library series to feature ceramic artist
Vose Library’s next Vose or Virtual Wednesday series event is scheduled to feature artist Randy Fein at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. This presentation will be pre-recorded and then shown via Zoom. Closed captioning will be available. The diversity of Fein’s ceramic work is evident in the variety of construction and firing techniques she has […]
Diocese names Christmas card contest winners
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development (winning artwork, captions below/larger size images available). All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Each submission featured original creations by […]
UMaine to offer online updates for agriculture industry
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer two online updates specific to the agricultural industry ay 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. Can We Grow Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Sustainably in Maine and Pest Management Considerations with Growing Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) will both be presented by UMaine Extension professor John Jemison. […]
Catholic churches to hold collection to benefit retirement fund
PORTLAND — The weekend of Dec. 11-12, parishioners and community members in the Diocese of Portland will have the opportunity to give to those who have given a lifetime. A special collection is scheduled to be held during all Masses in Maine churches for the Retirement Fund for Religious. The fund benefits more than 30,000 […]
Winslow food pantry announces winter hours
Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry, at 12 Lithgow St., has announced its winter hours are set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month beginning in December. For more information, email [email protected] or call 207-872-2544.
Messalonskee High School names honor roll students
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced the following students were named its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors with distinction: Andi Anderson, Kendall Arbour, Joseph Ardito, Brooke Austin, Owen Axelson, Cooper Barrett, Mason Belanger, Martina Bizier, Rebekah Bucknam and Alexander Bussey. Also, Francesca Caccamo, Nathaniel Castner, Journey […]
Maine drivers association supports Wreaths Across America
According to the website schedule, the convoy will travel through Albion, Winslow and Wiscasset.