More than $1,000 raised to benefit food cupboards in Madison, Anson, Starks, Norridgewock and Solon.
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Collection to benefit Retirement Fund for Religious set
Parishioners and community members in the Diocese of Portland will have the opportunity to give to those who have given a lifetime the weekend of Dec. 12 and 13. A special collection will be held during all Masses in Maine churches for the Retirement Fund for Religious. The fund benefits more than 30,000 elderly Catholic […]
Arts academy to begin open enrollment for 2021-22 school year
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy, a public charter school located on a lakeside campus at 11 Goldenrod Lane, has announced that open enrollment for grades 9-12 for the 2021-22 school year will begin Jan. 1. Enrollment is open to any student in the state. There are no tuition fees. If more Intent to Enroll forms […]
First Amendment Museum gifted $150,000 by Kennebec Savings Bank
AUGUSTA — First Amendment Museum, a 5,000-square-foot historic 1911 home near the State House, has been gifted $150,000 by Kennebec Savings Bank. Andrew Silsby, the bank’s president and CEO, said, “I genuinely believe that the First Amendment Museum will help people of all ages know and understand their First Amendment rights. It will also help […]
Restoring Great Pond’s water quality focus of Dec. 10 meeting
BELGRADE LAKES — A 10-year plan to stabilize and improve the water quality of Great Pond will be the focus of an online public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. Measures to reduce pollution to the lake, prevent algal blooms, and monitor the lake’s condition will be detailed during the meeting, according to a […]
Lawrence High School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the first quarter.
Madison Legion seeks donations for animal shelter
Needed items for the Skowhegan organization include cat litter, dye-free cat food, dog food, used bedding, etc.
Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail Recovery Grant Program available
Funds must be committed by Dec. 30.
Wayne’s Aging at Home group continues to reduce isolation, promote elder health through pandemic
Members fill comfort bags to be distributed to seniors.
Gardiner Main Street to offer new holiday activities
Activities include a raffle, Letters to (& from) Santa and an elf scavenger hunt.