PORTLAND — Eight organizations will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants, part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.2 million awarded among 244 organizations nationwide, AARP Maine announced July 28. Grantees plan to implement quick-action projects to promote livable communities by improving housing, transportation, public spaces, civic engagement, and connection with family, friends, […]
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Winslow teen earns Eagle Scout status
WATERVILLE — Samuel Dale Fegel of Troop 417 was presented his Eagle Scout medal July 29 during a ceremony at the Waterville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Son of Dale and Lauralee Fegel of Winslow, he is the second Fegel to earn the Eagle distinction with Troop 417. His brother Walter was […]
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Statewide nonprofits receive $206K in community grants
The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $206,540 in grants to 22 nonprofit organizations across Maine through its Community Building Grant Program. Local 2021 grants from MaineCF’s Statewide Committee include: • Legal Services for the Elderly, Augusta, to help older adults solve legal problems that put their ability to meet their basic human needs at risk: […]
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Fairfield area Child Care to participate in food program
Maine School Administrative District 49 Child Care, 63 High St. in Fairfield, has announced plans to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled children without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion or reprisal. […]
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Waterville Elks to host backpack school supply event
WATERVILLE — The second annual “Tools to Thrive Backpack School Supply Drive-Thru” for grades K-12 is to be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial Road. A total of 500 backpacks are to be given away. Children must be in the car so they can choose […]
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Frances Perkins Center to host party, honor 2 women
A virtual garden party and awards ceremony is planned for Aug. 15.
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Area students make Saint Anselm College dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Six area students have made Saint Anselm College’s spring semester dean’s list. They are Jackson S. Lawler-Sidell of Embden, class of 2022, politics major; Amelie S. Crowe of Farmington, class of 2022, great books major; Brayden H. Rollins of Pittsfield, class of 2021, communication major; Chandler Hartigan of Richmond, class of 2021, […]
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Jay, Farmington churches to renew 10th-century custom
A custom that dates back to the 10th century is to be renewed Aug. 14-15 at weekend Masses in Jay and Farmington, in celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Blessings of the Herbs and Flowers are to be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 and 8:30 a.m. Sunday, […]
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Madison student makes Peru State College dean’s list
PERU, Neb. — Sheri Brunner of Madison has been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Peru State College. To make the list, students must have a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester, have completed at least 12 graded credit hours, have no incomplete grades and be degree seeking.
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Solon-Embden bridge named after prominent area family
The new Jotham and Emma Stevens Bridge links past and present.