Scouts in Vassalboro held their Scouting for Food Drive Nov. 19, collecting 142 pounds of food that was delivered to the Vassalboro Food Station Pantry. Scouting strives to prepare youth to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders who are guided by the values of Scout Oath and Law. Scout Leaders throughout Kennebec Valley District try […]
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‘Elf The Musical Jr.’ to be presented by Monmouth Community Players Kids
The Monmouth Community Players announce the MCPKids! production of “Elf The Musical JR” the weekend of Dec. 15-17, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Based on the 2003 hit movie, “Elf The Musical Jr.” features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin On Broadway, The […]
Catholic Scouting awards presented at Augusta church
AUGUSTA — Three religious emblems were presented by the Portland Diocese’s Catholic Committee on Scouting during the Sunday Mass on Nov. 26, at St. Augustine Church. This included the St. George Award, which went to the Rev. Nathan March, an Eagle Scout as well as pastor of St. Michael Parish. Nationally, there are 97,651 Scouts […]
Join Rangeley neighbors in caroling at Walk to Bethlehem event Dec. 10
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present the 43rd annual Walk to Bethlehem on Sunday, Dec. 10. Join friends and neighbors caroling through the snowy streets followed by a family oriented Christmas presentation of music and drama highlighting the talent of local young people. The event ends with a traditional nativity pageant where a […]
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams comes to Chocolate Church Arts Center
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams are to perform the ‘Very Slambovian Christmas’ show at the Chocolate Church Arts Center on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. With a rootsy psychedelica that hints at Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Neil Young, The Beatles, Incredible String Band, The Waterboys, and Jethro Tull, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams is guaranteed […]
Maine-ly Harmony to perform holiday concert in Randolph Dec. 10
RANDOLPH — Maine-ly Harmony barbershop chorus’ upcoming holiday performance singing a treasury of songs of the season “Peace on Earth” will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Randolph United Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St. Suggested donation for admission is $10, and members will hold raffles to benefit the church’s heating […]
Vassalboro Scout pack hosts adult leader training
Vassalboro Cub Scout Pack 410 hosted adult Scout leader training Nov. 19 at Thomas College in Waterville for leaders from the local pack and from Farmington’s Pack 585. The instructors were Walter and Ginger Fails of New Sharon, and Christopher Santiago of Vassalboro. Walter Fails is the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting training chair. […]
Maine Arts Academy students perform at Augusta events
Several students were inducted into the National Honor Society.
OFF RADAR: ‘With Little Light and Sometimes None at All: poems’
Richard Foerster’s collection of his highly personal poems is a book of moments, in keeping with much of his previous work.
Waterville-based children’s home seeks winter essentials
Maine Children’s Home is in need of kids’ boots, coats, socks, underwear and pajamas to fulfill requests from families facing financial hardship.