EASTON, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at Stonehill College. They include Makenzie Charest of Sidney, Amanda Goucher of Wayne and Gabriela Languet of Belgrade. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully […]
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Waterville Junior High School recognizes honor students
Waterville Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Allison Amuso, Alex Arp, Anthony Arp, Brynn Coelho, Claire Cooley, Gaby Donovan, Kyanne Fidler, Andrea Gunter, Hannah Gurney-McLaughlin, Brooklyn Hart and Wyatt Jones. Also, Kierra Kelley-Standish, Roa Klepach, Adam […]
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St. Michael students help distribute Thanksgiving baskets
AUGUSTA — A longtime tradition returned to St. Michael School on Nov. 22 after a pandemic-caused hiatus in 2020. The eighth graders at St. Michael assisted the Salvation Army in distributing Thanksgiving baskets to local community members in need. The dispersal of baskets took place at the front entrance of the school. In recent days, […]
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Jolly Gifts aims to spread holiday cheer in Auburn, Waterville, Winslow
In an effort to help countless children and families in need, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Corpus Christi Parish and Catholic Charities Maine are working together to host Jolly Gifts, an initiative that aims to warm hearts and offer support to community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are encouraged to bring a new, […]
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Salvation Army runs holiday fundraising campaign
PORTLAND — With the resurgence of the pandemic, the Salvation Army is digging in for another challenging season of need, as thousands of people continue to struggle with rental assistance and the rising cost of fuel and food. The Salvation Army aims for its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign to mean a brighter holiday season for […]
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Rangeley’s Mountain Holly Days to begin Dec. 10
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual Mountain Holly Days event has been scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Dec. 10-12. There will be shopping and dining specials, refreshments, special festivities, family activities and contests. This event epitomizes the time-honored tradition of families shopping together and enjoying holiday festivities and activities. Shoppers can enjoy many […]
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Fort Western to hold a Victorian Christmas
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western will host A Victorian Christmas at Fort Western from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at 16 Cony St. All are welcome to warm up by the hearth at Old Fort Western and participate in paper cutting and Christmas caroling. There will be games and goodies, stringing popcorn, and […]
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Chamber, KV Connect to host ‘Meet the Reps’
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect plan to host Meet the Reps from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. The event, to bring members of the business community and public together with elected officials at all levels of government, is to be held at Hampton Inn, 425 Kennedy Memorial Drive. The […]
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Jay Town Office offers Elks Operation Santa tags
The Jay Town Office has Elks Operation Santa tags on its tree at 340 Main St. Unwrapped gifts need to be returned to the office by 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. People can help make a child’s wish come true this Christmas by selecting a tag. For more information, contact Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere at […]
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Waterville announces winter parking ban
Waterville’s winter parking ban is in effect through April 30. New this year, in an effort to provide safer conditions at the Head of Falls parking lot, the city will be implementing a new program for snow removal. A message board installed at the site will indicate approved parking in either the North or South […]