MADISON — Members of The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 39, held a “Drive Thru Sock Hop” Feb. 27 to the beat of 50’s and 60’s music. With collection boxes, monetary donations and socks donated the day of the event, the legion received 1,289 pairs of socks. The auxiliary well exceeded its goal of 100 pairs […]
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Local chapter provides gifts of appreciation for essential workers
Franklin Memorial Hospital also presented with certificate of appreciation
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RSU 9 to hold pre-K, kindergarten registrations
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 will hold pre-K and kindergarten registrations for the 2021/22 school year. Pre-K and kindergarten registration will be held through May 14 at Cape Cod Mill School, New Sharon; Gerald D. Cushing School, Wilton; and W. G. Mallett School, Farmington. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years […]
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Belgrade library to host book talk with ‘PR Maven’
AUGUSTA — Nancy Marshall, known as “the PR Maven,” will give a virtual talk about her latest book, “Grow Your Audience, Grow Your Brand,” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7. The event will be hosted by the Belgrade Public Library and held on Zoom. Marshall will explain what a personal brand is, and how attendees […]
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Virtual marathon aims to help beat pandemic stress
Starting Saturday, April 3, go to fb.me/e/3ux8OJ7CQ to join the Facebook event.
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Maine organizations receive grants to further help youth
PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 11 grants totaling $250,000 to help Maine organizations throughout the state increase mental health, wellness, and community support opportunities for older youth during the pandemic. The funding comes in response to rising concerns about the well-being of young adults, who are suffering from the mental health […]
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Fish, gecko kits available at Bowdoinham arts center
BOWDOINHAM — Merrymeeting Arts Center, at 9 Main St., has fish and gecko kits, with illustrated instructions, to hang from backpacks or in a window, or worn as jewelry. The kits are available first come, first served. To arrange a time to pick one up, email [email protected].
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Whitefield School welcomes pre-k, kindergarten registrations
Whitefield School is accepting pre-k applications and kindergarten registrations for next year. Children must be 4 years old by Oct. 15 to be eligible for pre-k and 5 years old by Oct. 15 to be eligible for kindergarten. Those with a child they would like to enroll in one of these classes for the 2021-22 […]
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Washington’s oldest resident receives Boston Post Cane
WASHINGTON — Elizabeth “Betty” Grinnell received the Boston Post Cane and certificate March 24, signifying she is the oldest resident in town at the age of 96. Nephew and nieces along with some of their family members and her son were there to cheer her on. Selectman Wesley Daniel presented Grinnell with the cane.
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Waterville chamber breakfast to cover generational divide
WATERVILLE — Career Management Associates CEO David Ciullo will give his talk “Engaging the Generational Divide” during the Thursday, April 8, Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast. He will address the effectiveness of organizations in valuing and creating a culture where all generations thrive and engagement soars, capitalizing on the strengths of different work styles […]