Donald Barnett, a resident at the Maine Veterans’ Homes — Augusta, has been named veteran of the month for June. Always a New Yorker, no matter where he happened to live throughout his life, Barnett grew up in Washington Heights, on the north end of the Big Apple. His father, Benjamin, was an electrician, and […]
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Cony High School recognizes honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High School has announced the following students were named to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Emily Atigian, Jack Begin, Elijah Bezanson, Pauline Bjornson, Lucy Buck, Mandy Cooper, Kyle Douin, John Dumas, Jackson Fifield, Casey Gallant, Isaac Gammon, Wyatt Green, Isabella Jollotta, Amanda Jorgensen and […]
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Damariscotta gallery seeks works for ‘Abstract’ show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts invites artists to submit work for a juried show of abstract art. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Ingrid Ellison, the juror, is a painter and arts educator working in oil, mixed media and visual journals. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree from American University […]
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Fort’s bicentennial lecture series continues with archaeologist
The lecture is about early trading posts in central Maine along the Kennebec River; a meet and greet is set for July 24.
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Readfield student makes University of Connecticut dean’s list
STAMFORD, Conn. — Samuel Johnson of Readfield has been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at the University of Connecticut.
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Waterville program offers child abuse prevention training
WATERVILLE — Child abuse prevention councils across the state are working together to provide training. Kennebec Valley Community Action Program’s Family Enrichment Councils are joining other councils to provide the Front Porch Project of Maine. The Maine Children’s Trust has collaborated with the network of prevention councils in every county to deliver the Front Porch […]
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Wildlife habitat program to host tree, plant ID workshop
AUGUSTA — A tree and plant ID workshop, hosted by the Maine Wildlife Habitat Education Program, is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoor Education Center, 205 Church Hill Road. The free workshop is open to everyone, but registration is required. Those who attend are […]
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Local students graduate from University of Connecticut
STAMFORD, Conn. — Three local students graduated recently from the University of Connecticut. They include Emilie T. Saulter of Farmington, Jessica Lynn Orloff of Waterville and Kallie Marie Goggin of West Gardiner.
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Healthy Living for ME to offer free workshops
Beginning in mid-August, Healthy Living for ME plans to offer a free workshop to help individuals with a wide range of chronic pain conditions. “Better Health Now with Pain” is geared toward people experiencing a wide range of chronic, non-cancer related pain conditions such as arthritis, back pain, post-surgical pain and headaches, as well as […]
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Organizations team up to launch ‘Earn-A-Bike’ program
Proceeds are to benefit the Bangor region program.