Packets can be picked up at the elementary school starting March 1.
Community
Drive Thru Sock Hop set for Feb. 27
Madison American Legion Auxiliary sponsoring event to benefit homeless veterans, homeless shelters and others in need.
Johnson named Veteran of the Month for January at Maine Veterans’ Homes — Augusta
Paul Johnson has been named Veteran of the Month for January at Maine Veterans’ Homes — Augusta, according to a news release from the Augusta independent nonprofit organization. The oldest child of seven, Johnson was born in Boston and grew up in Stoughton with his five sisters and one brother. His father worked for the […]
Scholarship available for agriculture education
ELLSWORTH — Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National Future Farmers of America Organization members, and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture or natural resources, can apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation. The Guerrette FFA Scholarship Fund provides one $1,000 scholarship a year. The […]
Waterville Senior High School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the second quarter.
Sidney arts academy to present student-written plays March 9 to 11
Reservations must be made in advance, as audiences are limited to 30 people.
Virtual session about mindfulness in nature set for Feb. 25
Program hosted by the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust.
VA Maine reaches out by text, phone for vaccine scheduling
AUGUSTA — VA Maine care teams are scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible enrolled veterans via VEText. Text “start” to 53079 to opt-in to receiving VEText messaging. VA’s VEText program allows veterans to confirm or cancel scheduled appointments and sends reminders for visits via text message. Veterans may also receive text message updates about availability and […]
King to speak on education beyond high school
AUGUSTA — U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, will be the guest speaker in an Idea Exchange Webinar presented by UMA Senior College at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, addressing the question “Should We Make Education Beyond High School Affordable to All?” The topic grew out of the concern that an educated workforce would be a […]
L.C. Bates Museum offers kid’s kits, announces upcoming exhibit
L.C. Bates Museum in Hinckley has Kid’s Kits that are being assembled and distributed to second- and fourth-grade students through schools. They also can be picked up by families at the museum, but families must call ahead to arrange a time to receive their kits. Nature Nuggets videos support the kits activities and are available […]