BOSTON — Three local students were named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University. The are Emma Soule of Farmingdale, Abigail Bloom of Waterville and Maddie Beckwith of Winslow. To qualify, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work […]
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Nonprofit accepting orders for fall community build season in Waterville area
The measurement deadline for WindowDressers’ insulating window inserts is Oct. 1.
North Anson library receives genealogy book donations
NORTH ANSON — The family of David Ela has donated some of his genealogy books to Stewart Public Library. Ela was a long-time trustee and treasurer of the library before he moved out of state. His interest in family genealogy has given the library many useful genealogies and genealogy research resources. This latest donation includes […]
Johnson Hall honors 2 volunteers of year
Johnson Hall held the last concert of its free summer waterfront concert series Aug. 26 at the Life Community Church in Gardiner. At the beginning of the concert, Mike Miclon, executive director of Johnson Hall, and Pam Rideout, director of operations of Johnson Hall, honored their volunteers of the year. The award was given to […]
Jefferson society to host last open house of year Sept. 10
The Jefferson Historical Society plans has set its final open house of the year for 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Old Jefferson Town House, 7 Gardiner Road. This will be the last chance to see the 2023 exhibits on all three floors of the treasured old Town House, transformed by the society and […]
Local Cub Scout packs set signup events for September
Scouting year and area Cub Scout Packs have already begun recruiting or have set target sign-up events in their respective communities. In Vassalboro Vassalboro Pack and Troop 410 leader Christopher Santiago, a leader in both said the groups are recruiting new Cub Scouts for Pack 410, now a Family Pack, and accepting boys and girls […]
Kennebec Chordsmen to begin rehearsals in Waterville Sept. 7
People can join the Kennebec Chordsmen for a family friendly, multi-generational musical experience. They can participate in a series of rehearsals which will culminate in a performance set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St. Rehearsals will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 7-28 at 91 […]
Winthrop society to host talk about town’s apple history Sept. 14
The evening event will begin with an apple pie bake off starting at 5 p.m.
Camden library to host talk on nature app Sept. 12
The Camden Public Library, in partnership with the Coastal Mountains Land Trust, plans to host a presentation by Maine Master Naturalist Roger Rittmaster at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12. He will discuss the nature app, iNaturalist. This hybrid program will take place in the library’s Picker Room at 55 Main St. as well as on […]
Sports challenge in Livermore Falls encourages more committed play
Community members are encouraged to attend Area Youth Sports football opening games on Saturday, Sept. 9.