Winthrop’s Kennebec Land Trust’s staff will present a Winthrop Adult Education course, “Introduction to Conservation Burial Grounds,” from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Baldwin Hill on Baldwin Hill Road in Fayette. Staff at Family First Funeral Homes will also answer questions about the importance of planning ahead for conservation burial and their […]
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Teen center to hold May Day events at Mill Park
The Augusta Teen Center will hold its First May Day Auction and cornhole tournament from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Mill Park on Water Street. The day outdoors is to be filled with food, music and auction items, giving the community an opportunity to come together, learn about the center and […]
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Arts academy to host two open house events
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy plans to hold an open house for prospective students at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 2, and at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, at 11 Goldenrod Lane. Those who attend can learn about this free public high school for the arts and tour the lakeside campus. The academy has students from approximately […]
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Cony High School recognizes honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High School has announced its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Emily Atigian, Maisie Bechard, Jack Begin, Elijah Bezanson, Lucy Buck, Andrea Chabot, Mandy Cooper, Hunter Davis, Kyle Douin, Abbie Fielding, Casey Gallant, Alicia Groves, Danielle Haines, Kiara Henry, Amanda Jorgensen, Tessa Jorgensen, Camden Kinsey […]
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Temple Academy lists honor students
WATERVILLE — Temple Academy has announced the following students were named to its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Hunter Doyle, Elena Hassele, Dave Louis, Dylan Shortill, Isaac Smith and MaryJo Wadsworth. High honors: Bojan Andjelic and Evan Lafountain. Honors: Ryan Paradis and Chloe Riportella. Grade 11 — […]
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Weather spotter training scheduled for May
GRAY — The National Weather Service has scheduled SKYWARN weather spotter classes for May. Storm spotters report large hail, damaging wind, tornadoes and flooding. Spotter training will teach how to identify and report severe weather as well as how to maintain awareness, in order to keep people safe. People can register for one of three […]
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Southern Kennebec County launches goal-setting process
AUGUSTA — Dozens of leaders in southern Kennebec County are spearheading a process to establish 10-year community goals in health, education and financial stability. The Kennebec Valley Goal-Setting Council, created by United Way of Kennebec Valley, seeks broad feedback in the form of surveys and community conversations with people who live, work or play in […]
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Monmouth kindergarten registration set for May 5
Monmouth Memorial School will hold kindergarten registration on May 5; a child who will be 5 years old by Oct. 15 is eligible. For more information, call the office at 207-933-4426.
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Instrument creator to share craft May 5
UNION — Jim Doble will discuss his hand-crafted instruments, sound therapy and the effect of sound and vibration during the May 5 “Zoom with Vose Wednesdays” at 6 p.m. Doble has been creating unique, mostly percussive, musical instruments out of a disparate collection of materials such as wood, steel, glass, aluminum, and stone for about […]
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Wiscasset art gallery plans ‘Paint the Town and Plein Air Show’
WISCASSET — The Maine Art Gallery’s “Paint the Town and Plein Air Show” is planned for July 21-25, artists will set up their easels around the town to document the local scenery. A reception is scheduled for the evening of July 24 at the gallery, when the artwork will be for sale. The event sponsor […]