The Maine Community Foundation’s has announced the newest members of its Southern Midcoast Grantmaking Committee, which serves Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties. They include Jeremy Cluchey of Bowdoinham, Nicole Evans of Bath, Kerry Lupien of Waldoboro, Meg Taft of Alna and Alex Zipparo of Newcastle. MaineCF’s county and regional committees are made up of community members […]
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Sheepscot Valley school district opens day care for teachers’ kids
The effort by Regional School Unit 12 is meant to help attract and retain teachers amid statewide staffing shortages.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: A reimagined convenience store in Alna is serving 4.5-star food
The menu of The Alna Store is sustainable, seasonal and ever changing. Set your GPS for this off-the-beaten-track spot. Whatever they are serving when you go, you’ll be glad you made the drive.
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Alna student graduates from Northfield Mount Hermon
MOUNT HERMON, Mass. — Adalaide Tholen of Alna graduated May 21 from Northfield Mount Hermon. Check out other upcoming area events!
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
More than a dozen central Maine projects receive funding in federal budget
The federal budget, approved by Congress last week and expected to go to President Joe Biden for his signature this week, includes funding for local projects ranging from the Colonial Theater in Augusta to a fire station in North Anson.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Jazz keyboardist with no boundaries lands in Maine
Jamie Saft, who moved to rural Alna last year, has spent 30 years building a reputation for his skill and versatility in a huge range of styles, from jazz and avant-garde to reggae and punk.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Wiscasset-area students receive Scholastic art, writing awards
WISCASSET — Five students attending Chewonki Elementary and Middle School recently took top honors from the Scholastic Art & Writing regional awards as a part of the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens, according to a news release from Chewonki. Nyssa Wilkinson from Bremen received a gold key award for her short […]
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Central Maine hard cider producers rise to meet demand as industry gains following
Several cider makers have popped up around central Maine in recent years, offering a drink that differs from the sweet ciders large manufacturers provide.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, Times Record
Historic Alna church featured on pilgrimage
The Head Tide Church will celebrate Maine’s 200th birthday a year late due to the pandemic by participating in the Lincoln County Bicentennial Plus One Pilgrimage. The church will be featured on a tour of historic buildings throughout the area and will be open from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 15-22, as well as Saturdays and Sundays […]
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Wiscasset school 8th grader recognized for short story
Alna’s Maeve Tholen’s story was chosen from among more than 230,000 entries to receive the Scholastic National Gold Medal.