The Whitefield Library and Community Center plans to hold a Fall Festival at the library on Grand Army Hill from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. The 2022 calendar with photographs by local photographers of Whitefield people, places and things will be available for sale. Also available for sale will be heirloom bulbs […]
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Winslow leader to host Coffee with the Manager events
Winslow Town Manager Erica LaCroix plans to host a series of Coffee with the Manager events to discuss issues and ideas important to community members, during a time of new business growth, development opportunities, and regional entrepreneurship activities. The first gathering is scheduled for 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Winslow Parks and Recreation […]
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Waterville StoryWalk to traverse Community Connector Trail
The Waterville Public Library and partners plan to launch a StoryWalk at the North Street Community Connector Trail in Waterville. Beginning Saturday, Oct. 23, people can read the book “Daniel Finds a Poem” by Micha Archer as they walk along the trail behind the North Street playground and alongside the Messalonskee Stream. StoryWalk promotes reading, […]
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Pair of Richmond students get national recognition for yearbook they helped start in middle school
Now-high school students, Lila Viselli and Izzy Stewart helped start the yearbook in Richmond Middle School after a six-year hiatus and are being recognized for their work two years later.
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From New Zealand to Gardiner: City hires new library director with experience all over the world
For Justin Hoenke, the move to take on the Gardiner Public Library director’s job is like returning home, but the trip for him and his family will be a long one as they relocate from Wellington, New Zealand.
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Scouting volunteers hold ‘Haunted Woods’ program
BELGRADE — Camp Bomazeen held its annual Haunted Woods program Oct. 2. Youth dressed as their favorite character or monster roamed the historic Horse Point Road camp, visiting Halloween-themed stations. More than 60 youth and adults attended the program, run by 15 Scouting volunteers. Activities included a visit to the haunted med lodge, cooking apples […]
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CATC recognizes September professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has announced its September professionals of the month. Courtney Bacon of Augusta is a senior at Cony High School in Augusta enrolled for the second year in the building construction program. Her favorite project in the class has been designing and creating a three-foot wooden deer head puzzle. She has really […]
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Student representative to Augusta Board of Education urges city to consider remote learning options
Kristen Merrill says she has heard from students who wish they had more support prioritizing academics when they miss school due to COVID-19.
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Augusta police shoot and kill man who reportedly threatened people with knife at city shelter
Authorities said deadly force was used in the Wednesday night incident after a man threatened residents at the Bread of Life Shelter.
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Former U.S. senator, Marine, journalist to kick off lecture series
PITTSFIELD — Former U.S. Sen. Jim Webb is scheduled to open Maine Central Institute’s Patterson Lecture Series at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15, at Parks Gymnasium, at 295 Main St. After graduating high school in Nebraska, Webb attended the University of Southern California on a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship before being appointed to […]