ROME — The Travis Mills Foundation seeks volunteers for its veterans retreat, which provides an all-inclusive, all-expenses paid, barrier-free experience for post-9/11 veterans and their families in the Belgrade Lakes Region. Year-round volunteer opportunities in Rome include serving meals, housekeeping, yard work, family and children’s activities, fishing, boating and snowshoeing. For more information or to […]
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Center to offer info session about dental assisting programs
The UMA Lewiston Center plans to hold a virtual information session for those interested in pursuing admission in UMA’s Dental Assisting or Expanded Functions Dental Assisting programs. The session is scheduled for 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. To attend, register online at uma.edu/dentalevents or call 207-753-6600 by Tuesday, Nov. 16, to receive a […]
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Augusta to celebrate Veterans Day
Augusta is scheduled on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to hear the bells of its churches tolling at 11 a.m., 11 times as they honor all those who served. The theme for Veterans Day 2021 is “Honoring All Who Served.” All veterans make a sacrifice to serve their country, whether physically, emotionally, or by being away […]
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Chamber to host Women’s Network luncheon Nov. 10
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to host a Women’s Network Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. Amy Marston of Central Maine Power is to present “Setbacks and Springboards, A Journey Through Leadership.” Tickets for the event are $30 for […]
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Erskine student wins Heisman High School Scholarship
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy senior Samantha Golden, daughter of Jane and Richard Golden of China, has been selected as a winner of the Heisman High School Scholarship competition, the Heisman Trophy Trust Acceptance Insurance announced Nov. 1. From an applicant pool of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2022, more […]
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Auburn library to host vaping webinar Nov. 16
The Auburn Public Library is scheduled to offer an informative webinar presented by Emily Dooling-Hamilton, tobacco prevention specialist at Healthy Androscoggin, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, via Zoom. Her presentation will include education on e-cigarettes/vaping, statistics of teen e-cigarette/vaping use in Maine, the targeting of youth by media, public health consequences, and […]
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Waterville Rotary launches 58th annual charity auction
Proceeds are to benefit food insecurity programs in the Central Maine area.
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SNAPSHOT: Augusta Cub Scout Pack learns about visually-impaired challenges
Webelo Willow Mudie listens attentively recently as Webelo Tristan Morton traces the room on the tactile map while they prepare for guidance from Alicia Stevens, a certified orientation and mobility specialist from the Maine Department of Labor’s Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Special goggles, hands-on demonstrations and sensory challenges give the Scouts an […]
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Waterville gallery to open ‘Shirt Stories: Frescoes’ exhibit
Waterville Creates’ next exhibition at its Ticonic Gallery, “Shirt Stories: Frescoes” by Barbara Sullivan, is scheduled to open Monday, Nov. 15, at 10 Water St. #106. A special members’ only reception will be held with the artist from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. To learn more about becoming a member, visit watervillecreates.org/membership. “Shirt […]
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Ladies Guild toiletries drive underway in Waterville
WATERVILLE — The St. Theresa’s Ladies Guild of Corpus Christi Parish is holding its annual toiletries drive to collect items of need for area food pantries in the colder months ahead. The guild is accepting donations of shampoo, toothpaste, shavers, soap, deodorant and feminine products (no sample sizes or opened containers). Through Sunday, Nov. 14, […]