HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its benefit lawn sale, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at 114 Second St. No televisions or clothing will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the legion’s community programs. To have donated items picked up, call Don Garrison at 207-491-0128, Larry Auger […]
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St. Francis Catholic Cemetery to begin fall cleanup
WATERVILLE — The St. Francis Catholic Cemetery crew plans to start fall cleanup for the coming winter season during the first week of October. Items such as real and artificial flowers, vases and baskets will be gathered and disposed of. Burial right holders are advised to remove any items that they may wish to keep […]
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Youth peer support program to start Oct. 6
The next session of the Waterville Hope’s Place program is scheduled to take place Wednesday nights for six weeks starting Oct. 6. Groups run from 6 to 7 p.m. The meeting location is to be determined. Hope’s Place aims to provide a safe, supportive environment for grieving children, teens and families through peer support groups. […]
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Sidney student makes Massachusetts university dean’s list
BOSTON — Sydney Townsend has been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University. Townsend, a Sidney resident, is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She plans to graduate in 2026. The dean’s list recognizes those students with a full-time course load who have achieved outstanding scholarship […]
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Rangeley arts group recognizes photography show winners
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts held an awards ceremony Sept. 11 for its seventh annual Western Mountain Photography Show. The theme for the 2021 exhibit was “Journey.” The 2021 winners are as follows. Best in Show: Rena LeClair’s “Into the Light”. Color Category: First place: Jennifer Hickey’s “Take the Bus,” second place: Allen Wicken’s […]
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Messalonskee Lake Watershed survey set for Sept. 29, 30
The Friends of Messalonskee plan to conduct a survey Sept. 29 and 30 of the developed land areas in the Messalonskee Lake watershed, which includes portions of land within Oakland, Belgrade, Sidney, Mount Vernon, Readfield, Manchester and Augusta. The survey is meant to identify and prioritize sources of erosion and stormwater runoff that may affect […]
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Union library to host virtual talk by author of ‘Downeast’
Gigi Georges is scheduled to give a virtual presentation of her book “Downeast” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, as part of the “Vose or Virtual Wednesday” series. Georges turned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia. A former White House special assistant to the president and United […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors to hold volunteer orientation
MOUNT VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors seeks volunteers to become drivers for the nonprofit organization. Serving the towns of Belgrade, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Rome and Vienna, the organization matches drivers with residents who need a ride to medical appointments, the grocery store and other errands. References and a background check are required for new drivers, […]
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Kennebec Valley Community College offers certificate programs
Kennebec Valley Community College is providing an opportunity to earn a certificate in medical assisting, advanced medical emergency technician or health science at the Mid-Coast School of Technology in Rockland. The programs will be offered in a hybrid format, with some content offered online and some hands-on activities in person. The college also will offer […]
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UMaine Extension plans sugarbush leasing webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Land for Good plan to offer a webinar about the sugarbush lease process at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28. “Developing Sugarbush Leases” will include resources and best practices for assessing land value and land leases, and discussions of case studies relevant to maple producers considering a lease […]