Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation, 337 Maine Ave., Farmingdale, has announced its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program through June 30, 2021, according to a news release from Julie Shepard, CACFP specialist with the corporation. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled children without regard to race, color, […]
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Winthrop Maine Historical Society to host Bonnie Wilder Aug. 13 via Zoom
Wilder will give a talk about Susan B. Anthony and the Centennial of the 19th Women’s Suffrage Amendment.
Elizabeth Hammond makes Providence College dean’s list
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Elizabeth Hammond, daughter of Dan and Kerri Hammond of Belgrade, has been named to the 2020 spring semester dean’s list honors at Providence College. Dean’s list honors are earned by full-time undergraduate students who, at the end of the semester, have attained a GPA of 3.55 or better (on a 4.0 scale), […]
Bates College announces 2019 fall dean’s list
The following students have been named to the fall semester dean’s list at Bates College ending December 2019. This is a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.8 or higher. Though the college had been delayed in sharing this news because of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, know that its […]
CariAnn Means’ artwork to be used for Chelsea Heart & Soul program logo
CariAnn Means of Chelsea recently won a logo contest for the Town of Chelsea. Her original artwork will be transformed into the official logo for the Chelsea Heart & Soul program. She also received a $50 gift card as the winner, according to a news release from Tina Means. The Town of Chelsea is a […]
Michael Oliveira makes dean’s list at Roger Williams University
BRISTOL, R.I. — Michael Oliveira of Waterville has been named to the 2020 spring dean’s list at Roger Williams University. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the dean’s list that semester.
Entries sought for ‘Land and Sea’ juried show set for Aug. 19 through Sept. 19
Entry deadline is 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at River Arts new location in Damariscotta.
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust completes inaugural conservation project
As part of the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s ongoing efforts to conserve special natural areas and provide outdoor opportunities to the community, members recently completed their first land protection project in Richmond, according to a news release from the Bath-based land trust. Barbara and Peter Vickery first began discussing protection of their property in 2002. […]
KHS receives approval for carriage house expansion
The Kennebec Historical Society received unanimous approval of its application to construct a building addition and for additional parking from the City of Augusta’s Planning Board at its Tuesday, July 14 meeting. The public hearing brought out many supporters of the project and even a few people who were opposed. The Planning Board listened to […]
Whitefield Map & Guides to go online
Even though there are many Whitefield Map & Guides in the printed version still available, the Whitefield Economic Development Committee wanted to amplify its efforts to spotlight Whitefield businesses and services by putting the map and guide online. This effort is even more important during these tough economic times, according to a news release from […]