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Scouts learn about trucks

Augusta Cub Scout Pack #684 held a “Touch A Truck” event on Saturday, October 23, at Mill Park. Youth from around the area climbed on, and in, large rigs and small earthmovers learning from the owners how each worked. The event also had information about Cub Scouting for those who struggle and wanted more than […]

Katie Brann named emerging leader of the year by CM Growth Council

Central Maine Growth Council and KV Connect are pleased to present their 2021 Emerging Leader of the Year Award to Katie Brann, chairman of KV Connect, the young professionals’ group of mid-Maine, and Financial Advisor at Golden Pond Wealth Management, in Waterville. The award was presented at Central Maine Growth Council’s Annual Meeting celebration, sponsored […]

Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Libraries

by Mary Grow The differential treatment in education discussed last week did not necessarily make women less interested than men in learning and literature. Local histories mention discussion and debate groups, most by and for men, some by and for women, and early libraries. Augusta had two men’s literary groups, one formed in 1817 and […]

Rumor has it… America will be 401 years old on November 11

That’s right. On November 11, 1620, 401 years ago the Pilgrims from Holland landed in America and signed the “Compact” which many consider “America’s First Constitution.” This document laid the foundation for the Freedom we cherish to this day. Those who signed the document, called the Mayflower Compact, made a commitment to govern themselves. For […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, November 11, 2021

CONNIE L. CARET BELGRADE – Connie L. (Nice) Caret, 64, passed away at home on Wednes­day, October 27, 2021. Con­­nie was born October 25,1957, in Akron, Ohio, daughter of Patricia A. (Show) Chapline, of Ohio, and the late Robert G. Nice. She was the wife of the late Paul G. Caret. Connie enjoyed horse racing, […]