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Athens girl granted wish to see black sand beach

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Make-A-Wish Maine ended its fiscal year 2024 on Aug. 31 with 89 wishes granted — the most wishes granted in a single year by the chapter since its founding in 1992.

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Children craft handprint apple trees at Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette

by Rebecca Richard September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Children at the Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette enjoyed a reading of Johnny Appleseed followed by a handprint apple tree craft, with a STEM Kids Night scheduled for Sept. 18.

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Grants available for medium/heavy-duty electric vehicles

September 10, 2024September 11, 2024

Efficiency Maine Trust is seeking proposals from eligible businesses to demonstrate the potential uses and performance of medium- and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles in Maine. Funding recipients must purchase and place into operation at least one Class 3-7 electric vehicle. The vehicles must be operated in Maine for at least three years. Along with a […]

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Upland Bird Hunting course set for Sept. 17 in Augusta

September 10, 2024September 11, 2024

AUGUSTA — A “Learn to Hunt: Upland Bird Hunting” course is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoor Area, 2273 Belfast Road (Route 9). This workshop will be split into two sessions: 9 a.m. to noon will be class setting, where equipment, methods and habitats […]

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Thomas College receives $25K grant

September 10, 2024September 11, 2024

WATERVILLE — Thomas College was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Davis Family Foundation to improve teacher education for middle-level students in Maine through curriculum development, field experiences, and professional development opportunities. Thomas College is currently the only college in Maine with a certification track focused on the needs of middle level students. This […]

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Leavitt Institute class of ’64 holds 60th reunion

September 10, 2024September 11, 2024

Check out other upcoming area events!

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Time running out to order insulating window inserts

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

This year, Waterville and surrounding communities will combine forces with the Vassalboro-China area for a community build Tuesday-Sunday, Nov. 5-10 at the Children’s Discovery Museum at 7 Eustis Parkway in Waterville, but the deadline for ordering new inserts is fast approaching.

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