Longfellow Writer’s Workshop returns to UMF this year in the form of the Longfellow Young Writers Camp, which will be a week long camp for young writers to learn to hone their craft.
Community
Central Maine towns consider Delta Ambulance fee that could cost tens of thousands of dollars a year
Freedom has already rejected the fee and switched providers, while Fairfield and Oakland, each of which would pay more than $96,000 a year, have given preliminary approval to the added expense.
Local students makes dean’s list at Emmanuel College
BOSTON — Emmanuel College has named five local students to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list. They are Anna Drillen of Chesterville, Lillian Meader of Farmingdale, William Nickerson of Lincolnville, Christina Roy of Readfield, and Sadie Works of Waterville. To make the list, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher […]
Damariscotta committee to provide legislative update March 23
DAMARISCOTTA — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans to hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, via Zoom. The agenda will feature state Sen. Cameron Reny, District 13, and State Rep. Lydia Crafts, District 46, who will provide updates on their priority bills and how people can get involved in helping to […]
Golf tourney organizers seek teams for May 26 Rockport event
Proceeds will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine youth mentoring.
Fayette preserve trail closed for mud season
FAYETTE — Kennebec Land Trust’s Parker Pond Headland Preserve on Fellows Cove Road is temporarily closed to hikers during mud season, through April or May. The Fellows Cove Road is only open to homeowners to minimize the impacts on the road, according to a news release from Marie Ring, the trust’s director of membership and […]
Augusta library to offer student loan basics Q&A March 23
AUGUSTA — Sophie Laing, staff attorney and student loan specialist at Pine Tree Legal Assistance, plans this month to present the basics of student loans, repayment options, opportunities for forgiveness or cancellation based on disability, profession, or school misconduct, and the rights as a student loan borrower. The free event will be held at 1 […]
Waterville schedules March 16 parking ban
The city of Waterville asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Thursday, March 16, to allow for snow cleanup. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call 207-680-4744. Check out other upcoming area events!
Mount Vernon committee, library to sponsor theater group program
The Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater group is scheduled to present a program at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 N Road. The theater group, together with Spectrum Generations of Central Maine, has been awarded an AARP Community Challenge grant to present scenarios and discussions about challenges Maine’s elder […]
Madison legion auxiliary seeks acts for April no-talent show
MADISON — Members of the Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 39 are looking for acts for its No Talent Show. The show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29, following a dinner at the Madison American Legion Hall at 20 South Maple St. An act doesn’t have to be perfect, it’s all about […]