Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post 39, Madison, plans to offer the following Memorial Day observances for Monday, May 31: • 9 a.m. Starks Town Office, 57 Anson Road; • 9:30 a.m., Anson Town Office, followed by scattering of flowers off the bridge, 21 Kennebec St.; • 10 a.m., Madison Library, 12 Old Point Ave.; • 10:30 […]
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Madison Legion auxiliary donates essentials to DHHS children
MADISON — In observance of April as Children and Youth Month, members of the Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 39, Madison, donated backpacks filled with essential items such as clothes, pajamas, toothpaste, toothbrushes and other toiletries, hats, mittens, hygiene products and toys for children. Included this year are many socks from the auxiliary’s Drive-Thru Sock […]
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St. Michael student wins essay, poster contest
Declan Wotton, a sixth-grade student at St. Michael School in Augusta, took first place in the Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest. His essay won in the grades 6-8 essay contest. He was accompanied to the award presentation by his principal and teacher, Kevin Cullen, and his father, Brian Wotton. He was presented the award […]
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Chamber choral group seeks new voices
Reprise Choral Ensemble, a central Maine chamber choral organization, seeks a few quality voices to add to its current ensemble of singers. The organization particularly seeks soprano and bass/baritone voices, though other interested singers can also contact Reprise. High school students with strong abilities are welcome to inquire as well. Current members hail from nine […]
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Whitefield plans Memorial Day celebration
The Whitefield Historical Society plans to celebrate Memorial Day at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, at the town Veterans’ Memorial at 36 Town House Road. The ceremony will be held outdoors because of CDC safety precautions, and will include the traditional flag raising and songs. This year the program will feature the passing of the […]
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Diabetes prevention program to begin May 25
AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, plans soon to offer a free workshop for adults who are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes or who have pre-diabetes. The National Diabetes Prevention Program will be offered beginning Thursday, May 25. Workshop participants will meet weekly from 11 a.m. to noon […]
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Richmond school to register kindergarten students
RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School plans to hold kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year on Wednesday, June 9, and the morning of June 10. To attend kindergaten in the fall, children must be 5 years of age by Oct. 15. Children will be screened in the areas of health, language, motor skills, basic concepts […]
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Fayette student graduates from Bob Jones University
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Gennah Mason of Fayette graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education May 7 from Bob Jones University. Mason also was named to the 2021 spring president’s list. The president’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
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UMFK students earn awards, scholarships
The University of Maine at Fort Kent recently presented its annual student awards and scholarships to both undergraduate students and those who graduated this spring. These awards and scholarships are presented to deserving students for their contributions to the campus and their academic achievements. Jacob Paris of Fort Kent was presented the John L. Martin […]
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Nature writer to discuss wonders of bird migration
Camden Public Library will welcome back ornithologist and acclaimed nature writer Scott Weidensaul at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, for an online presentation about his new book, “A World on the Wing.” Both a New York Times bestseller and “Editor’s Pick,” the book is at once a celebration of global bird migration, an exploration of […]