Orr’s Island native Crystal Floccher recently became part of the inaugural class at Maine’s first charter school, the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences. The academy opened its doors Oct. 1 to 46 students from all corners of the state, the school said in a news release. The school’s academic program uses hands-on, projectbased learning rooted […]

Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick A girl, Vanessa Michelle McClenahan, to Wendy Lynn (Gockel) and Matthew Casey McClenahan of Harpswell, Nov. 5, 2012. A boy, Evan Larry Keleher, to Michelle K. (Young) and Justin R. Keleher of Bowdoin, Nov. 7, 2012. A boy, Austin Charles Peavey, to Blake Annmarie Joy and Zachary Charles Peavey of Brunswick, […]

Renaud honored at Holy Cross WORCESTER, Mass. — Christine Renaud of Lisbon Falls, has been inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society at the College of the Holy Cross. Candidates in the top 15 percent of their class are invited to apply. Bogart achieves at Susquehanna SELINSGROVE, Pa.— Molly Bogart of Brunswick is […]

Volunteers have been preparing for another season as toy buyers have been looking for new and exciting items to fill Santa’s sleigh. The North Pole Annex is about to come alive as volunteers and toys converge on the scene. Boxes and boxes have to be opened, the merchandise sorted and put into bins. Sorting toys […]

BOWDOIN — The Bowdoin Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at the FHC building to elect a Society trustee and a Coombs Church trustee. New members will be welcomed. For more information, call 353-2429.

GEORGETOWN — Dahlov Ipcar will be at Georgetown Historical Society 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 1, to sign her newest book, “Maine Alphabet.” The Society carries her two other board books, many of her other classic re-releases, and the Carl Little/DownEast book “The Art of Dahlov Ipcar.” All proceeds from the book signing benefit […]

WISCASSET — The lighting of the town Christmas tree and other seasonal events are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1. The tree lighting at the common concludes a full day of fun activities at 4:30 p.m. Events start at 2 with horsedrawn carriage rides at the waterfront. At 3, Santa Claus, Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman […]

BATH — Christmas trees decorated by 22 local businesses and nonprofits will be on display at the Bath Area Family YMCA’s 18th Annual Festival of Trees at the Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Dec. 4-5. The theme of this year’s event is “A Black & White Christmas” and includes a silent auction of gift […]