NEWCASTLE — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22, in person at the Newcastle Fire Station, 86 River Road, and via Zoom. A panel on restorative justice featuring local law enforcement leaders and restorative justice practitioners will include speakers Natasha Irving, District Attorney for Lincoln, Knox, […]
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Wayne church to hold online, in-house auctions in July
Wayne Community Church plans to hold its annual silent auction online from Saturday to Saturday, July 1-8, at biddingforgood.com/wayneumc. This auction will begin at 9 a.m. July 1 and end at 4 p.m. July 8. Besides the silent auction for BiddingFoodGood, there will be an additional small silent auction featuring local items. This will be […]
Registration is open for the Raven Run set for July 15
WELD — Registration is now open for the Raven Run set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Head of Lake Webb, 163 Westside Road. Join legendary ultra marathoner, biologist and author Bernd Heinrich for 5.7 miles of rural mountain beauty at the head of Lake. The race will kick off the Lake Association’s […]
Winslow High School honors top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Winslow High School has announced its top 10 seniors for the class of 2023. They are listed in alphabetical order. Lucas Boucher is the son of Melissa and Bill Boucher of Winslow. He is a three-sport athlete who was the captain of the baseball team and also played soccer and basketball. He received the KVAC […]
Neighbors Driving Neighbors hold event to honor drivers
AUGUSTA — Neighbors Driving Neighbors held a celebratory luncheon May 25 at the Viles House to honor its volunteer drivers. NDN President Harald Bredesen thanked the drivers, whom he called “the heart of NDN,” for their dedication and commitment to helping others in the communities served by NDN, according to a news release from Cindy […]
Local students make Clarkson University dean’s list
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Two local students have been named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at Clarkson University. They are Corbin Bourgoin of Sabattus and Matthew Parent of Oakland. Dean’s list students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours. Check out upcoming area events!
Skowhegan-area nutrition program has announced its summer sites
Regional School Unit 54/School Administrative District 54 in Skowhegan has announced its summer lunch program. Meals will be served Monday through Friday, June 26-30 and July 10-Aug. 10 at the following locations: • Canaan Elementary School, 11:30 a.m.-noon, 178 Main St., Canaan; • Mill Stream Elementary School, 11:30 a.m.-noon, 26 Mercer Road, Norridgewock; • North […]
Kennebec Historical Society to host author June 21
The Kennebec Historical Society’s June presentation, “Escape From Bunker Hill,” is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St. in Augusta. Dale Potter-Clark’s new historical novel, “Escape from Bunker Hill,” tells a story about a native Maine couple who move to Jacksonville, Florida, to help slaves escape north. […]
Somerville farm to host Dairy Magic event June 18
SOMERVILLE — In observance of June as Dairy Month, and the goats at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm are ready to strut their stuff. A special Dairy Magic event is planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at 217 Hewett Road. Whether one is 7 or 77, have fun learning how the farm’s […]
Wilton student makes Regis College dean’s list
WESTON, Mass. — Olivia Bell of Wilton was named to 2023 spring dean’s list at Regis College. To make the list, Regis sophomores, juniors, seniors and professional studies students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher; first-year students must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Check out upcoming area events!