ST. ALBANS — SKILLS, Inc. has been named the recipient of a two-year, $100,000 grant from the Point32Health Foundation. The private foundation award is one of the largest in the local nonprofit’s history. The grant “provides critical support for our programs that help to foster independence, stability, and belonging for people with disabilities living in […]
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Area Scouts participate in wreath-laying ceremonies
Connor Riddle of Troop 672 lives in Randolph. Before placing the wreath, Connor read the name of the veteran and gave the Scout salute as a show of appreciation and respect and then placed the wreath on his grave. Submitted photoAUGUSTA — Across the area, Scouts took part in wreath-laying ceremonies Dec. 16 as part […]
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Maine Arts Academy open enrollment to begin Jan. 2
AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Academy, a free public charter school, has announced its open enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. The academy is accepting registrations for grades 9-12 for the upcoming school year. Enrollment is set to open at 3 p.m. from Tuesday, Jan. 2, until Sunday, March 31, to any student residing in the […]
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Waterville officials reflect on recovery, lessons learned after historic storm damages
Waterville officials this week are preparing for future emergencies and applying for reimbursement of funds from the federal Emergency Management Agency.
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North Anson teen receives Eagle rank
Devyn Deleonardis received his Eagle Scout rank, Scouting’s highest, at the First Congregational Church of North Anson Dec. 16. The son of Frederick and Amanda Deleonardis, he lives in North Anson, where he attends Carrabec High School. He will turn 18 in January and become an adult leader with Troop 481. As part of his […]
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Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner returns with holiday cheer, to new venue in Winslow
Organizers weren’t sure what to expect for turnout after several years without holding the event, but they were still ready to serve hundreds a free turkey dinner on Christmas Day at a new venue in Winslow.
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At Canaan farm, families flock to feed horses on Christmas Eve
Pamela Rickenbach cares for disabled or ill horses at her farm and for two years has been inviting Mainers during the holidays to relive the tradition of caring for the animals.
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Friends, family mourn the loss of Fairfield man who died during historic storm
Dr. William Tanner was a dedicated mental health provider at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville for eight years, his friends and colleagues said.
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Early morning fire destroys mobile home in Vassalboro
The cause of the fire on Matthews Avenue remains undetermined, as a father and son are left homeless just before Christmas.
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Aroma Joe’s set to open in Skowhegan at former bank
The growing coffee chain, headquartered in Portland, opened 11 locations in Maine in 2023 and expects to open 10 more in 2024.