The University of Maine has announced four new Early College pathways aimed at inviting students interested in the fields of education, human development, and health and wellness to get started on a UMaine degree while still in high school, according to a news release from UMaine in Orono. Designed to introduce high school students to […]
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Kennebec County retired educators support the classroom
Educators association to award two $150 grants to two educators; application deadline is Oct. 31.
John Benoit raising funds for Maine’s Alzheimer’s Association
In a fundraising cause for Maine’s Alzheimer’s Association, John Benoit’s “The Brown-Nosed Camel” poetry chapbook, styled by David Silsby, both of Manchester, is on its way to raising $3,000. Efforts in 2009 and 2017 sent $4,500 to the Scarborough Chapter, according to a news release from Benoit. Motivation for these Alzheimer’s support functions is Judy […]
‘ShineOn Saturday’ girls soccer event held Oct. 3
Messalonskee High School Girls Soccer held its fifth annual “ShineOn Saturday” Oct. 3 at Pleasant Point Park in Oakland to honor former Messalonskee soccer player Cassidy Charette by hosting a girls youth soccer mentoring day. Charette was a leading Eagle mid-fielder and a youth mentor before she was killed in 2014, according to a news […]
Dine Around Town Raffle tickets available
The Rotary Club of Waterville fundraiser will provide books for KVCAP Community Days Program.
Future Focus series to kick off with Anna Siegel on Oct. 27
The youth-led online series showcases Maine’s young climate justice activists.
Boys & Girls Club of Waterville art room gets $25,000 makeover
In May, the Boys & Girls Club of Waterville was selected to receive a $25,000 grant for Michaels Make Space to refresh and reimagine its creative art space and inspire club kids, according to a news release from the club. The grant is part of the national partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of America […]
John Bunker’s ‘Maine Heritage Orchard’ online chat set for Oct. 29
Chats with Champions hosted by Damariscotta’s Skidompha Public Library.
Sandi Cirillo solo show ‘Diversity’ at River Arts
Artwork on display Oct. 23 to Nov. 4 in Damariscotta.
St. Michael Parish collecting soap, shampoo to help mothers, children
Large baskets will be in front of each worship site the weekends of Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31-Nov. 1.