The Maine Community Foundation’s King Cummings Grants for the Skowhegan Region is accepting applications from nonprofits for grants of up to $10,000 that support local projects and organizations that benefit Skowhegan, Solon, South Solon, and East Madison, according to a news release from the foundation. The King Cummings Grants for the Skowhegan Region offers three […]
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
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Maine Arts Commission publishes results of Audience Outlook survey
The first deployment of Audience Outlook surveys from the Maine Arts Commission occurred on July 10 resulting in a total of 4,080 responses to date. The survey is designed to measure audience comfort levels and assess the reopening of performing arts venues and public presentation spaces throughout Maine. Currently public gatherings and presentation spaces are […]
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Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers kicks off Christmas program early
A goal has been set to fulfill the wish list 100 days before Christmas — Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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Nordica Memorial Association recognizes scholarship winners
Winners are Kaleigh Hunter of Saco and Emma Jones of South Portland.
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Oakland-based school district approves reopening after teachers’ union rep calls plan ‘not safe’
As Regional School Unit 18 prepares to reopen for classroom instruction five days a week, Nancy Mitchell, co-president of the RSU 18 Education Association, warns it is “not possible to do this safely”
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KVCC receives $1.7 million grant to continue student support program
The TRIO Support Services Program, which was implemented at Kennebec Valley Community College in 1993, helps at-risk students reach their academic goals through services like academic advising, counseling and financial literacy instruction.
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Liz Soares: Coming out of the coronavirus cloud
I didn’t think it could happen, but I found solace in the midst of a pandemic, writes Liz Soares.
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Maplecrest Rehab in Madison restricts visits after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The nursing home said in a Facebook post that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 and that it is working with local and state officials to stop the spread of the virus in the facility.
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Skowhegan Craft Brew Bag fundraiser offered to benefit Main Street Skowhegan
The 2020 Skowhegan Craft Brew Fest canceled because of pandemic.
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Draw the Line: a Tribute to Aerosmith to take the stage Aug. 21 in Madison
Draw the Line: a Tribute to Aerosmith will be featured at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St., in Madison. The band, which hails from Boston, is endorsed as an Aerosmith Tribute Show. They are the only tribute who has been featured on the Official Aerosmith Website as well as that of […]