HINCKLEY — L.C. Bates Museum at 14 Easler Road plans to offer the following May programs, including wildflower and pond activities that explore the local environment and its inhabitants, according to a news release from the museum. Outdoor events are weather dependent. • Saturday May 7, 10 a.m.: May is National Flower Month, and people […]
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North Anson school students, staff exercise with health instructor
NORTH ANSON — Louis Moniz, a retired Marine and Obesity Awareness health instructor, visited Carrabec Community School April 11. Moniz, who goes by “Mad Louie,” offers programs about maintaining healthy bodies through nutrition and exercise, according to a news release from the school. Moniz, 80, danced, exercised, and had fun with the entire K-8 student […]
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Lawrence Junior High names 3rd quarter honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High honors Grade 7: Carson Archibald, Carissa Crowell, Vance Duguay, Jaycie Elkins, Chandler Firmage, Wyatt Graves, Madison Hughes, Ping Ping Jiang, Isaac Johnson, Trenton Kennedy, Jenna Lawe, Amiah Laweryson, Addison Lea, […]
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Winslow college student wins $3K scholarship
Recipients from California, Georgia, Maine, North Dakota and Texas are taking action to address youth nicotine use and its impact on mental health, social justice, and the environment.
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Waterville continuing care center to hold virtual auction
WATERVILLE — Northern Light Continuing Care Lakewood’s May Day Auction is back in virtual form for 2022. Bidders can view auction items at northernlighthealth.org/lakewoodauction and place bids Monday through Friday, May 9-13, according to a news releases from the center. Auction items include an Acadian supper for 10 at the home of Lakewood ambassador Marie […]
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Waterville chamber business breakfast to host Fluent IMC founder
WATERVILLE — Marnie Grumbach of Fluent IMC will speak during Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce business breakfast set for 7:15 a.m. Thursday, May 12, in the Colby/Coburn Room at the Best Western Plus, 375 Main St., according to a news release from the chamber. Grumbach will share a brief glossary of the terms relevant to digital […]
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Waterville council rejects rezoning for Highwood Street housing plan
City councilors on Tuesday voted 4-3 to rezone 8 Highwood St. so the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter could develop apartments for seniors and disabled people with families, and some emergency housing for homeless people, but the vote fell short of the needed supermajority.
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Pittsfield officials OK spending plans for road work, Fire Department
The Town Council on Tuesday approved a proposal to secure low-interest loans for water and sewer line work along Birchwood Terrace and Hunnewell Avenue.
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General bereavement support group to begin May 18
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is set to offer a general bereavement support group for any person who has experienced the loss of a loved one. The group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, May 18, and will run for six weeks, according to a news release from the nonprofit organization. Group […]
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Oakland voters approve move from part-time to full-time Fire Department
Voters at annual Town Meeting on Tuesday night approve proposed $6.18 million municipal budget that includes $469,000 to hire four full-time firefighter/EMTs.