AUGUSTA — Laurie LaBar, Maine State Museum’s curator of history and decorative arts, is to share insights and images of Maine quilts during a webinar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10. The webinar marks the official launch of LaBar’s new book, “Maine Quilts: 250 Years of Comfort and Community.” The book, co-published by the museum […]
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Six area students each receive $750 scholarship
Gardiner Federal Credit Union has announced the winners of six $750 scholarships. Winners from the class of 2021 include Trinity Marshall, Gardiner Area High School; Lindsay Cote, Waterville Senior High School; Jack Begin, Cony High School, Augusta; Bao Chi Dang, Lincoln Academy, Newcastle; and Makayla Bergeron, Richmond High School. The winner from the class of […]
Skowhegan man receives Maine guide award
AUGUSTA — Carroll Ware, a longtime guide from Skowhegan, was honored by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife with the Wiggie Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award on May 26. MDIFW Commissioner Judy Camuso presented the award in a small ceremony at the MDIFW headquarters. “Carroll embodies what it means to be a Maine […]
Farmington hospital plans ‘pop-up’ vaccination clinics
Starting this week, Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington is to begin holding “pop-up” vaccination clinics at local businesses in an effort to reach younger hard-to-reach individuals. Two such clinics will be held in partnership with local breweries and feature live music and food truck vendors. The first takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, […]
Pittsfield academy names 2021 valedictorian, salutatorian
PITTSFIELD — Maine Central Institute is honoring Natalie Hodgins, its valedictorian for the class of 2021, and Annabel Street, its salutatorian. Natalie Hodgins of Pittsfield is the daughter of MCI alumni Mike Hodgins ‘86 and Michelle Vigue Hodgins ‘91, and is a fourth-generation MCI graduate. While earning highest honors in each quarter of her […]
Local parishes plan outdoor Eucharistic processions
PORTLAND — In honor of the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 6, parishes around the Diocese of Portland have planned outdoor Eucharistic processions. The feast is often marked by Eucharistic processions, during which the Blessed Sacrament is carried in a monstrance through the church and into the streets. Many also spend time in […]
Skowhegan church to host takeout dinner
Reservations need to be made by June 10.
Vassalboro student graduates from Pa. college
SCRANTON, Pa. — Courtney Anne Keenan of Vassalboro graduated summa cum laude with an associate in science degree in cardiac sonography on May 16 at Lackawanna College. The combined virtual 127th commencement ceremony celebrated both the class of 2020 and 2021. The class of 2020 was invited to participate in the ceremony because the COVID-19 […]
Area musicians to perform in prizewinners concert
ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School plans to hold the Young Stars of Maine prizewinners concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. The Young Stars of Maine program highlights excellence and commitment in emerging musicians from Maine in eight different categories, representing a diverse array […]
Unity artist wins art contest with blueberries, boots
LIBERTY — Calla Collins of Unity took top honors this year in Liberty Graphics T-shirts’ 23rd annual art contest. The contest was titled “Art and our Natural Environment.” Her submission was an acrylic painting of freshly-picked blueberries and iconic Maine boots. This $1,000 scholarship art contest is open to all Maine high school seniors. Collins […]