During August, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the United States Department of Agriculture are asking the public to take a couple of minutes to check trees in their communities and forests for invasive insects. August is the peak time of year to see adult wood-boring insects, and the activity of other […]
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
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‘The Mystery of History’ presentation by Gerry Boyle set for Aug. 19
Facebook Live event hosted by Kennebec Historical Society.
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Waterville council eyes proposed ambulance agreement with Delta
Waterville fire Chief Shawn Esler told councilors Tuesday that the plan could generate $194,000 in revenues for the fire department during phase one and $525,000 in phase two.
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Winslow still deciding how to bus students during pandemic
Superintendent Peter Thiboutot said the state’s recommendation is for 28 to 34 students per bus, about half the normal capacity.
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SeniorsPlus makes CARES Act mini-grant awards in Western Maine
SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, distributed $67,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act mini-grant awards. These grants monies were distributed by SeniorsPlus to 15 businesses, organizations, and agencies that serve older people and adults with disabilities in Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties, according to a news release from the Lewiston-based […]
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Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter launches new free virtual education, support programs
The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter is offering free virtual support groups and education programs accessible to all living with dementia and their care partners. The association offers support groups that create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to develop mutual support and […]
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Deadline for St. Hildegard Food Pantry Recipe Challenge set for Aug. 15
This year’s theme is a Maine staple, the potato.
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Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area to offer training course via Zoom
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is offering a free 24-hour training course covering a variety of end-of-life issues in the area late this summer. These sessions can equip you to be a hospice patient volunteer if you so desire. If not, completing the training can help you to serve your neighbors or family members facing […]
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Maine Music Society elects news officers
Officers include Richard O’Brien, David Blocher, Gil Lapointe and Susan Trask.
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Strand youth film competition seeks entries for film fest
Entries will be accepted through Aug. 31.