WINSLOW — In celebration of this year’s Earth Day, the Sisters of St. Joseph and their partners plan to host a free educational Skillshare event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23, at 80 Garland Road. Members of Mid Maine Permaculture will lead the event, where anyone can learn a skill they can then […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes April 19 winners
FAIRFIELD — Suzon Morrison and Maryanne Trafton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s April 19 game. Lee Lenfest and Gabrielle Rice placed second, and Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their […]
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Take it slow, drivers: Work crews abound as downtown Waterville road work continues
Some of the most visible work happening this week as part of the $11.92 million project is near the police station at Colby and Fronts streets, and on Main Street, near Post Office Square, where workers are replacing the road.
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Pittsfield student receives MCI Principal’s Award
PITTSFIELD — Leah Dechaine of Pittsfield, a senior at Maine Central Institute, has received the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Head of School Winn Price. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. In addition to her many […]
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Maine Central Institute names top 10 students for class of ’22
Yuran Choi is class valedictorian, and Hyeonjee “Elena” Rho is class salutatorian.
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Skowhegan arts council awards 3 youth scholarships
SKOWHEGAN — Wesserunsett Arts Council recently presented $1,500 to three Skowhegan school students for its first Youth Scholarship. The idea for this scholarship originated from WXNZ HooSkow Radio’s volunteer DJ, Earl Boyd. After interviewing several youth artists for his Guest Room program, he was amazed at the talent blossoming in Somerset County. He wanted to […]
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Norridgewock Select Board approves $141,000 in coronavirus relief projects
Town officials this week authorized spending $141,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to cover the cost of five different spending proposals, including renovations to the Grange hall and a survey to plan for the upcoming Madison Branch Rail Trail.
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Madison man seriously injured when hit by SUV in Skowhegan
Eric Casson, 34, suffers head injury and fractures to both legs when struck late Tuesday while crossing Madison Avenue.
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MRC seeks support from member towns to restart Hampden waste-to-energy plant
If the Municipal Review Committee ends up purchasing the plant, it would look to secure $20 million for operational needs, with MRC municipalities either co-signing on the loan or possibly becoming investors by loaning cash to the MRC.
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Bereavement support group for parents to begin
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a bereavement support group for parents who have lost a child of any age. The group is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, April 27, and will run for six weeks, according to a news release from the nonprofit organization. Group facilitators are trained volunteers. Current CDC […]