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Inaugural Margaret Peacock Community Hero Award honors Watershed Partners

The 21st annual Lakeside Libations & Celebration fundraiser for the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed (FOCW) on August 22 will honor longtime watershed partners with the inaugural Margaret Peacock Community Hero Award. Margaret, who passed away in 2019, was known for her volunteerism and love for her community. Margaret taught kindergarten in the Gardiner school […]

EVENTS: Save the date for Taste of Waterville

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s 32nd Annual Taste of Waterville is planned for Wednesday, July 31, from noon to 10 p.m., at the Head of Falls off Front Street, in downtown Waterville. Taste of Waterville is an adult-focused, day-long event with a variety of food options from area food trucks and bite booths, vendors, live music, […]

MERIT: If we build it, will they save?

by André Chassé Volunteer State President, AARP Maine When Maine set out to develop a way to make retirement savings accessible to more workers, it was somewhat of a “field of dreams” moment for all those who had advocated for the Work & Save program including AARP Maine. We knew that access to an employer-based […]

Rotary Club of Waterville installs new officers

Lindsey Cameron, of Waterville, was installed as president of the Rotary Club of Waterville during the club’s meeting on July 15, 2024, at Best Western Plus, in Waterville. Also installed were President-elect Michele Prince, Sarah Wadick, Treasurer, and Secretary Buffy Higgins. In addition, the following members will serve on the club’s board of directors: Doug […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, July 25, 2024

TIMOTHY S. TRASK OAKLAND – Timothy S. Trask, 65, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 8, 2024. Tim was born January 29, 1959, to Stacy U. Trask and Carolyn L. (Treat) Trask, of Oakland. He was raised in a large, blended family that helped nurture his love of sports. His love of basketball in particular, […]

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce golf tournament fundraiser great success

Central Maine’s most prize-laden golf tournament fundraiser was held on Monday, June 17, at Waterville Country Club. Thirty-six teams took part in the shotgun start scramble. Nearly 50 businesses provided sponsorships or in-kind donations for the tournament. “We were thrilled with the participation in this year’s event once again,” said Kim Lindlof, president & CEO […]