United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has announced that out of thousands of applications submitted nationally, it is one of 260 grantees chosen for a 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant. Through this grant, the chapter will be able to continue to address the challenges of rural transportation by coordinating the Community Rides Program in Rangeley. […]
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Wayne couple committed to church fundraising
Mike and Sue Faulkner and their dog Sasha, are familiar faces in many Maine businesses. They regularly call on and visit these businesses regarding the Wayne Community Church Auction. In fact many business owners have befriended this committed couple who want to help their churches. The Faulkners have been soliciting donations in Maine for more […]
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Land trust to offer softshell clam digging event
GEORGETOWN — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s most popular summertime event is coming up from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 6, at Reid State Park. The public is invited to traverse clam flats with Georgetown’s Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz and learn to dig softshell clams. This quintessential Maine activity is great for families, kids, […]
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Kick For Cass returns July 9 to Waterville
More than 500 players, including 13 high school soccer teams from around the state, plan to join the return of the 11-hour, continuous soccer game, Kick For Cass, on Saturday, July 9, at Thomas College in Waterville. The annual event is held in honor and in memory of Cassidy Charette, a former midfielder for Messalonskee […]
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Somerset Community Baby Shower returns to Skowhegan
More than 400 expecting and new parents and their support people attended the third annual Somerset Community Baby Shower on June 11 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Skowhegan. The free event was hosted by Kennebec Valley Community Action Program’s Somerset Enrichment & Prevention Council and the Skowhegan church. “To see an entire community gather […]
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Augusta school raises funds for Mills foundation
AUGUSTA — It’s an annual tradition for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Travis Mills to visit the students at St. Michael Catholic School in Augusta. The students in grades K-8 have raised money every year since 2018 for the Travis Mills Foundation, located nearby in Rome. This year the walk-a-thon raised nearly $13,700, with half […]
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Clinton Lions Club installs new officers, recognizes members
Members of the Clinton Lions Club met on June 8 to install the officers for 2022-23 at the fellowship hall of the United Methodist Church. Remarks were given by Immediate Past President Stephen Wright and President Katherine Watson Medina. The installation was conducted by Past District Governor Paula Beach of the Skowhegan Lions Club, according […]
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Skowhegan Woman’s Club installs new officers, names scholarship recipient
The GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club met June 8 at the home of a member and via Zoom to hold a business meeting and to install new officers and new board members for the 2022-24 term. Outgoing Co-Presidents Julie Kosch and Billie Sherman performed the installation ceremony for the following officers: […]
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Erskine Academy presents Renaissance Awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended the final Renaissance Assembly of the year on June 10 to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards, according to a news release from the academy. Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Aydan Desjardins, Kenneth Fredette, Morgan Miller, Austin Nicholas, Lilly Fredette, Zuriah Smith, Emma […]
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Jackman school recognizes National Honor Society students
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School has announced that Carli Frigon (class of 2024), Aurelie Poulin (class of 2024) and Brian Snider (class of 2023), are its newest members of the National Honor Society. An induction ceremony was held June 1. Members were selected by the chapter’s Faculty Council for meeting high standards of scholarship, […]