Faith formation leaders at All Saints Parish in Brunswick were looking to provide children with a tangible way of putting their faith into practice and an understanding of the importance of mercy and compassion. The Healing Bear Ministry is successfully accomplishing all of that and more, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications […]
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Orono center to host talk on utilizing interdisciplinary thinking Feb. 6
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host a talk, “Interdisciplinary Thinking Outside of the Academy: Lessons from Program Evaluation,” at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6. All talks in the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability Talks series are free and are offered both remotely via […]
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Plymouth State University names locals to dean’s list
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Bethany Pratt of Topsham and Chrisana Zirtidis of Readfield have made the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Plymouth State University. To be named to the list, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 during the semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during […]
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Skowhegan Pack 485 Cub Scouts build birdhouses
Cub Scouts in Skowhegan Pack 485 recently built birdhouses during their meeting. Cubs and parents had a chance to work together on a project while teaching the Scout about safe use of woodworking tools and the importance of being kind to animals, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec […]
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Waterville issues parking ban for Jan. 30
Waterville has scheduled a downtown winter parking ban for Monday, Jan. 30. The city asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. 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 […]
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Belfast arts festival organizers seek applications
The deadline for applications is Feb. 28.
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UMaine Fort Kent seeks nominations for athletic hall of fame
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Hall of Fame Committee seeks nominations of individual student-athletes, teams, coaches, and administrators for induction into the university’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, Feb. 28. The induction ceremony will be held during UMFK’s Homecoming weekend in September. The UMFK Athletic Hall of […]
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Kennebec Savings Bank promotes Michelle Richardson to senior vice president
AUGUSTA – Kennebec Savings Bank President & CEO Andrew Silsby has announced Michelle Richardson’s promotion to senior vice president and senior residential lender. In her new role, Richardson joins the bank’s leadership team and is responsible for all residential lending. Richardson joined the bank in 2000 as a loan processor. Prior to her most recent […]
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Sarah Sachs named president of KFS Mortgage Company LLC
KFS Mortgage Company LLC, the Waterville-based lending corporation that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kennebec Savings Bank, has named Sarah Sachs as its new president. Sachs brings extensive experience in residential mortgage, retail banking and small business lending to her new role, according to a news release from the company. Prior to joining KFS […]
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St. Alban’s SKILLS Inc. promotes Nicole Hubbard
Nicole Hubbard of Pittsfield has been promoted to the position of assistant residential manager for SKILLS Inc., a St. Albans-based nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hubbard has worked for SKILLS since 2009, holding the positions of direct support professional and team leader prior to her recent promotion. As an assistant residential […]