Family Violence Project, the domestic violence resource center serving Kennebec and Somerset counties, invites the community to join in recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October. The organization, which provides a comprehensive array of services and programs to respond to those experiencing and affected by domestic abuse and violence, has collaborated with community-based task force […]
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Hinckley museum to take part in National Thrive Outside Day
HINCKLEY — To celebrate National Thrive Outside Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, the museum encourages families and friends to visit the trails. A 10 a.m. program is scheduled to include providing Leaf Kits for children to use as they explore the forested trails on Route 201. The National Thrive Outside program is part of a […]
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Hinckley museum to celebrate sculpture’s 50 years
HINCKLEY — The L. C. Bates Museum plans to have an outdoor 50th birthday party for “Christopher,” a geometric sculpture by John Raimondi, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at 14 Easler Road. All are invited to attend and learn about the sculpture’s history and its creator. The sculpture is located outside, behind the museum. […]
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Maine Academy of Natural Sciences graduates 21 in Threshold program Friday
Alternative high school program allows students to finish their diploma requirements while working independently for part of the week.
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Visit Hinckley forest trails, pond to observe birds
HINCKLEY — The Good Will-Hinckley forest trails and pond provide homes for many birds. More than 140 species have been recorded on campus, including eagles, tree swallows, ducks, hummingbirds, seagulls and crows. Some migrating birds are arriving now. By appointment, L.C. Bates Museum visitors can check out a family bird observation backpack to use along […]
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Hinckley museum offers trails, kids’ kits
HINCKLEY — L.C. Bates Museum, in observance of Happy Citizen Science Month, encourages people to get outdoors and use crowd-sourcing apps such as iNaturalist, GLOBE Observer and eBird, to document nature. People can walk on the Good Will-Hinckley Trails and conduct citizen science studies. The museum, with the support of volunteers, is assembling and sharing […]
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Day One substance use and mental health center to move Hinckley operation
Day One is closing its Hinckley location because of a shortage of staff and plans to reopen operations farther south, continuing to offer substance use and mental health treatment for youth and families.
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UMaine Extension to offer tractor safety classes
Online classes; in-person tractor-driving practice is offered.
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Maine Environmental Education Association distributes $100K to schools statewide
Teachers at Hall-Dale Elementary, Messalonskee High, Madison Elementary, Messalonskee Middle, Monmouth Memorial, Skowhegan Area High, Windsor Elementary schools, and the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences won grants.
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Rollover crash in Hinckley section of Fairfield sends Skowhegan man to hospital
Wayne Pemberton, 42, of Skowhegan was allegedly driving 30 miles per hour over the speed limit when his vehicle went off the road, struck a bank and rolled over, according to police.