FAIRFIELD — Winners Aug. 10 at the Elm City Bridge Club, formerly the Fairfield Nonsanctioned Bridge Club, were David Bourque and Suzon Morrison. Ken Harvey and Di Bishop placed second, Barbara Turhune and Karen Torrey placed third, and Lee Lenfest and Gabriele Rice placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks […]
Community
‘Bigs With Badge‘ program launches in Augusta
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine has received a $30K grant from United Way of Kennebec Valley.
Manchester student makes Vermont college dean’s list
Logan Watts of Manchester has been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Northern Vermont University, which has campuses in Johnson and Lyndon, Vermont. Students who achieve between a 3.50 and 3.99 semester average are placed on the dean’s list.
Area students make UNE dean’s list
The following students have been named to the spring semester dean’s list at the University of New England. They include Samantha Heath and Olivia McPherson, both of Albion; Haley Gagne, Zinaida Gregor, Jessica Guerrette, Josephine Nutakki and Julia White, all of Augusta; Marina Barnes-Berniger and Ariana Veilleux, both of Belgrade; Samantha Knox of Benton; Reece McGlew of China; […]
Saint Anselm lists local graduates
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Saint Anselm College has released the list of local graduates for the 2020-21 school year. The following students graduated May 15: Maria Gregor of Augusta, Honors Bachelor of Arts, History; Brayden Rollins of Pittsfield, Bachelor of Arts, Communication; Chandler Hartigan of Richmond, Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science Math; and Katherine King of […]
Historic Alna church featured on pilgrimage
The Head Tide Church will celebrate Maine’s 200th birthday a year late due to the pandemic by participating in the Lincoln County Bicentennial Plus One Pilgrimage. The church will be featured on a tour of historic buildings throughout the area and will be open from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 15-22, as well as Saturdays and Sundays […]
Kennebec on Fire Festival planned for Skowhegan riverfront
Artists and crafters wanting to sell their work in Coburn Park can secure a vending spot.
Bangor theater company to hold youth auditions
Casting roles are for youth aged 10 to 18 for the 2021-2022 season.
United Way expands Hope Fund in Franklin County
This month’s application deadline is Aug. 31.
Food pantry recipe challenge deadline nears
PORTLAND — The 2021 St. Hildegard Food Pantry Recipe Challenge, sponsored by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry, is underway with entries being accepted through Sunday, Aug. 22. The winning recipes will receive a cash donation to the entrants’ parishes to support the food pantry, soup kitchen, or other food-based ministry connected to the parish. Winners […]