WATERVILLE — Artist Maggie Libby, Colby Special Collections and Archives staff, and Paula J. Raymond, a South End neighbor and partner in the Hathaway Women project, are gathering the stories of the women who worked at the Hathaway shirt factory. Women of the Hathaway are invited to share their memories, stories, pictures and artifacts from […]
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Finding Our Voices organization receives foundation grant
Finding Our Voices, a grassroots nonprofit organization marshaling survivor voices to break the silence of domestic abuse, has been awarded $10,000 by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation. The grant is earmarked for the Get Out Stay Out Fund, which empowers women to get out and stay out of dangerous intimate partner situations, and get and […]
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Union to remember fallen workers on Workers Memorial Day
Every year on April 28, the United Steelworkers, along with all unions across the U.S., observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to renew the fight for safe workplaces. This year’s remembrance is scheduled to be held at the USW Local 900 Hall, on Route 108 […]
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Waterville agency names Washington resident volunteer of year
Spectrum Generations recognized Mary Fernandes of Washington as its 2021 volunteer of the year at its annual meeting in Waterville March 23. This award allows Spectrum Generations to recognize and celebrate a volunteer who has gone above and beyond in their volunteer service, according to a news release from the agency. A volunteer with Spectrum […]
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United Way to celebrate Mother’s Day with flower fundraiser
Through May 2 people can purchase a spring bouquet for a mother, grandmother, or special someone.
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Pittsfield Scoutmaster receives district merit award
WATERVILLE — Scoutmaster Shelley Connolly, the featured topic presenter April 13 at the monthly Kennebec Valley District Scout Leader Roundtable, received the Kennebec Valley District Award of Merit. It is the highest award a local Scouting district can bestow upon a volunteer, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for Kennebec […]
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Winthrop guidance counselor helps students embrace outdoors
WINTHROP — Sarah Hubert is a school counselor, Maine guide and outdoor club advisor at Winthrop High School. While the outdoor club is only in its first year, Hubert has developed a group of more than 20 students, who have enjoyed everything from an annual overnight camping trip at Camden Hills State Park with Teens […]
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Augusta tech center recognizes State USASkills medalists
Twenty-eight students from Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta competed March 18 in the State SkillsUSA competitions in Bangor. A virtual award ceremony was held March 30. Participating schools included Cony High, Gardiner Area High, Maranacook Community High, Monmouth Academy and Winthrop High, according to a news release from the center. The following medals were […]
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Damariscotta gallery calls for ‘Wild Things’ artwork
River Arts in Damariscotta has announced a call to artists for “Wild Things.” Participants are invited to respond to the theme to reflect their own interpretation. Work can be representational or abstract. Submission to “Wild Things” is open to original artwork in all media including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, fiber, photography and mixed […]
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Local schools win awards in robotics competition
The FIRST Robotics Pine Tree District event was held from March 11 to 13 at Thomas College in Waterville. The purpose of this event, which started as a regional event in 2013 and is sponsored by local Maine companies, is to allow FIRST Robotics to be more accessible to Maine teams and allow them to […]