TNT Dance Studio dancers performed a variety of songs this year, from Pit Bull to Sesame Street, at the annual Parade of Lights, in Waterville, on November 25. The parade brings Santa and Mrs. Claus to downtown Waterville for their perennial stay at Kringleville, located at The Center near Castonguay Square, downtown.
The Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers is lacking the donation items needed to support the agency’s Christmas Program. Each year, the program provides new clothing, books and gifts to more than 1,700 financially disadvantaged children across Maine.
Last week, the Waterville-based nonprofit was forced to postpone Christmas box packing by volunteers until their inventory of donation needs is replenished. The most urgent needs include popular boys and girls toys, warm pajamas and outfits sizes 2 through 12, craft sets and books for all levels up to age 12.
For a full list of Christmas Program donation needs, visit mainechildrenshome.org/christmas-program-needs-list.php.
“The Christmas Program is a year-long effort,” said Cristen Sawyer, Christmas Program coordinator at The Maine Children’s Home. “It’s never too early to donate, and we look to our supportive community to help more than 1,700 Maine children wake up to a Christmas they’ll always remember.”
For more information about The Maine Children’s Home, please visit MaineChildrensHome.org.
Waterville, above, and Winslow police departments honor guards participated in the Veterans Day parade in Waterville on November 11.
Photos by Mark Huard, owner Central Maine Photography
Tristan Thomas, of Waterville, has been named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List at the University of South Carolina Upstate, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
The following area students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire, in Durham, New Hampshire.
Kelly McCormac, of South China; Michaela Hinckley-Gordon, of Benton; Kellie Bolduc and Luke Violette, both of Waterville; Sarah Wildes, of Winslow; Myrilla Hartkopf, of Albion; Andrew Marden, of Bingham, Maxwell Kenney and Kyle McLain, both of Fairfield; Adam Bovie and Rebecca Grenier, both of Vassalboro.
At an opening reception, Thursday, October 6, Waterville Area Art Society founders Patricia Binette, Fairfield, and Pauline Turner, a 40-year resident of China, were honored for their many years of teaching and inspiring other artists and for their continued dedication to the Art Society.
The 30th Anniversary Art Show, on view through October 28 at the Winslow Public Library, features work from the four founders including Marilyn Dwelley, of Florida, formerly of China, and the late Peggy Stowers. Forty-four members and former members are represented in the 90 pieces of art. An impressive range of styles and media are found in the exhibit, including pieces sent from as far away as Florida and Alabama.
Patricia Binette, left, and Pauline Turner stand in front of a display of their work at an opening reception honoring them at the 30th anniversary of the Waterville Area Art Society they co-founded with Marilyn Dwelley and the late Peggy Stowers. Contributed photo
Society president Amy Cyrway, co-owner of the Framemakers, in Waterville, gave a brief history of the organization and told the 50 to 60 people present about the four founders and their impact on arts in the Greater Waterville Area and beyond.
The art society holds two-member shows once a year and is co-sponsor of an annual juried art show that draws entrants from across Maine.
Area students enrolled at Colby College, in Waterville, this fall include:
Kathryn K. Bernier, of Waterville, is a graduate of Waterville Senior High School and is the daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Bernier, of Waterville.
Madeline D. Greene, of Waterville, is a graduate of Waterville Senior High School and is the daughter of David and Carolyn Greene, of Waterville.
Demetrius D. Ramirez, of Waterville, is a graduate of Waterville Senior High School and is the son of Linda Bones, of Waterville.
The following local residents have been named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts.
Justin A. Davis, of Palermo, a member of the class of 2019 and a political science and international studies major.
Jenna M. Fongemie, of Augusta, a member of the class of 2016 and a biology major.
Colleen O’Donnell, of Waterville, member of the class of 2018 and a biology major.
Margaret M. Priest, of Augusta, a member of the class of 2017 and a political science and international studies major.
Ken Walsh, director of the Waterville Boys/Girls Club speaks during the ceremony.
Dignitaries gathered for the dedication of the Purnell Wrigley Field, in Waterville, on September 7.
Photos by Central Maine Photography staff
Huard’s Martial Arts student Abby Dudley, 10, of Winslow, captured first place in both forms and fighting at the Pine Tree State Karate Championships at the Freeport High School on September 10.
Mikayla Achorn, 6, of Waterville, took first place in both forms and fighting at the same competition.
Photos by Angela Poulin, Central Maine Photography staff