The Kennebec Historical Society’s January Facebook Live presentation, “The First Amendment: One Maine Family’s Story of Living Their Freedoms,” is scheduled to be presented by Genie Gannett at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19. Gannett will describe her family’s legacy in publishing and community involvement, living their First Amendment freedoms. The Gannett family has engaged these […]
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Erskine Academy schedules parent/teacher conferences
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy plans to hold parent/teacher conferences from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 309 Windsor Road. A snow date has been set for Thursday, Jan. 20. No appointments are necessary; teachers will be available to speak with parents in their respective classrooms. Masks are required for all who plan […]
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Fairfield student graduates from NH university
DURHAM, N.H. — Carly Larochelle of Fairfield graduated in December from the University of New Hampshire. Larochelle earned a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy.
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Five people hospitalized after man pulls knife during late-night Waterville gathering, police say
An altercation at a home on County Road left several people hurt when a man stabbed a woman during an argument and then stabbed others as they came to defend her, according to police.
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ATV club makes donation to Fairfield food pantry
FAIRFIELD — Central Maine ATV Club recently held a charity ride to benefit the Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry. The donation ceremony was attended by club members Doug Dickinson, trail master; Karen Morin, secretary; and Kevin Kitchin, president; as well as Nancy Marcoux of the Fairfield food pantry.
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Tax help program to be available to qualifying individuals
The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free federal and state income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals. Returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers. The program is funded by the AARP Foundation, a tax-exempt charitable organization, and the IRS. Counselors plan to help individuals navigate the many changes on the 2021 federal and […]
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Waterville Planning Board to consider additions to school, water district building
Officials are expected to request a final plan review for a 5,000-square-foot classroom addition to George J. Mitchell School.
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Skowhegan man charged with eluding an officer, other charges after foot chase
Derek Knowles, 41, of Skowhegan, refused to stop for an officer and eventually left the vehicle he was driving and took off on foot, jumping over a fence and running until he was caught, according to police.
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KV Connect seeks logo design entries
WATERVILLE — KV Connect, 50 Elm St., is conducting a logo design contest to help rebrand its organization and promote its mission. The winning designer will receive these prizes: • A free one-year Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce membership, which covers up to two employees, plus social media promotion on chamber pages; and • Free access […]
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Skowhegan church to hold benefit takeout dinner
SKOWHEGAN — A turkey pie takeout dinner is scheduled for 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Tewksbury Hall on Island Avenue. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Proceeds will be used for putting heat pumps in the church. To reserve a dinner, call 207-474-2776, 207-474-0129 or […]