BELGRADE — Russell Cahn of Augusta received the highest award a local scouting district can bestow upon a scouting volunteer on Sept, 25, when he was presented the District Award of Merit during the annual District Scouters’ Recognition Dinner held at Camp Bomazeen. Cahn serves as Scoutmaster of Troop 631 at St. Augustine Church, but […]
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Educators association awards scholarships to 2 local students
Each year the Kennebec Retired Educators Association awards a $750 scholarship to a Kennebec County high school senior who is planning on attending a four-year college with a major in education. Recipients must have attained a high academic standing and contributed to their school or community. This year two scholarships were awarded, one to Zoey […]
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Fairfield Grange to host vaccination events Oct. 6, 27
FAIRFIELD — Victor Grange, in cooperation with Northern Light Health, plans to host vaccination events from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 6 and Oct. 27, at the junction of routes 139/104 and Route 23. Northern Light Health will be offering the Pfizer Booster, and to people 65 and older the flu shot in addition […]
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October outdoor rosary rallies to be held around Maine
PORTLAND — October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On Thursday, Oct. 7, the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary is scheduled to be celebrated. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to “say the rosary every day […]
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ShineOnCass Foundation holds girls youth soccer mentoring day
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School’s girls soccer team held its sixth annual ShineOn Saturday Sept. 18 at the school, honoring former Messalonskee soccer player Cassidy Charette by hosting a mentoring day. Girls, in grade pre-K to 5, attended the event, organized each year by the Messalonskee Girls Soccer teams and the ShineOnCass Foundation. Charette was […]
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United Midcoast Charities awards $11K for OUT Maine youth programs
The OUT Maine team has received a grant for $11,000 from United Midcoast Charities. This funding supports programs that provide connection, support and adult mentors for LGBTQ+ youth. Programming includes weekly virtual programs, regional overnights in Knox and Waldo, and the next Rainbow Ball weekend, scheduled for April 2022. The funding also supports collaborations with […]
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Jackman school recognizes new National Honor Society members
Mason Desjardins and Owen Lacasse, both class of 2023, and Angie Avila Rodriguez, class of 2021, are Forest Hills High School’s newest members to the National Honor Society. An induction ceremony was held Aug. 31 in Jackman. Members were selected in May by the chapter’s faculty council for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership […]
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Healthy Living for ME to offer fall workshops
Classes are for Mainers living with diabetes and other chronic conditions.
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Maine Media launches weekly series with lecture by book artist
ROCKPORT — Maine Media Workshops + College plans to host a free weekly Alumni Lecture Series from Oct. 7 through Dec. 14, featuring conversations on a wide array of topics in photo, film, book arts and writing. The series kicks off from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, with a lecture by book artist […]
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‘Troops at Camden’ living history encampment set for Oct. 9
The event also will include archeology and book signing.