GARDINER — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley has received its fifth award from the state Department of Education for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. Funded under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, this program offers competitive grant funding to support before-school, after-school, and summer learning […]
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Post Pardon: The Opera to present ‘The Black Azaleas Song Cycle’ Saturday
Featuring local vocalists and musicians from the community, as well as Colby students and faculty.
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Spectrum Generations’ Celebrity Chef Challenge raises more than $50K
AUGUSTA — Three Maine chefs went head to head Sept. 16 at the Augusta Civic Center, competing in Spectrum Generations’ 12th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge fundraiser and serving more than 200 guests. Chef Michael Gosselin of bon Vivant, 133 Lisbon St., Lewiston received the Judges’ Choice Award, and Chef Steven Dumas, an Augusta native and […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Oct. 7-14
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Oct. 7-14
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Leeds Historical Society plans autumn walks
LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society plans to hold the following autumn walks. Indian Carry and much more will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Attendees can explore the Indian Carry across the delta of the Dead River into the Androscoggin Lake. Remnants of White & Son’s sawmill and the old railroad road trestle […]
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Talk on ‘Perils & Pitfalls of LEDs’ set via Zoom Oct. 9
Tom Baker’s presentation covers the topic of electromagnetic radiation and the impacts of Light Emitting Diodes on human and environmental health.
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Hinckley center participating in food programs
HINCKLEY — The Glenn Stratton Learning Center is participating in Community Eligible Provision. All students enrolled at the center may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household free/reduced meal applications are not to be distributed or received, but similar forms may be distributed by the school […]
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Hinckley academy taking part in food programs
HINCKLEY — The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences is participating in Community Eligible Provision. All students enrolled at the academy may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household free/reduced meal applications are not to be distributed or received, but similar forms may be distributed by the […]
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Crafters sought for Mistletoe Fair in Skowhegan Nov. 16
SKOWHEGAN — Organizers of the Mistletoe Fair seek crafters for the event, set from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Tewksbury Hall behind the Federated Church at 11 Island Ave. A table will be provided for $25. To reserve a space, call Betsy Drumm at 207-474-0129 or 207 612-8541. Check […]
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Waterville senior named 2025 commended student
WATERVILLE — George Taylor, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, was presented to him. Throughout the nation about 34,000 commended students were recognized. Although they […]