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American Academic Adventures LLC, Town of Oakland
10 Water Street, Suite 110
Waterville
(207) 313-3358

Premier Education in the Northeast USA and so much more.

For More Information about my business, please go to my website:  https://americanacademicadventures.com/

Andy's Driving Academy
18 Common St Ste 204
Waterville
(207)830-3099

Offering Driver Education to Waterville and the surrounding Area. We keep our class sizes small and our learning environment fun!

Colby College
4000 Mayflower Hill
Waterville
(207) 859-4000

Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America's most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby's rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 58 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of 2,000 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences. In a period of fast-paced progress, Colby is building on its strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College's deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes the creation of innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics.

Colby College
4000 Mayflower Hill
Waterville
(207) 859-4000

Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America's most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby's rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 58 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of 2,000 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.

In a period of fast-paced progress, Colby is building on its strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College's deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes the creation of innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics.

Colby College Museum of Art
5600 Mayflower Hill
Waterville
(207) 859-5600

Here you will find information on our various exhibitions, collections, educational opportunities, public events, and more. With the new Alfond-Lunder Family Pavilion, expanded collection, and vibrant exhibition program, the Colby Museum, and consequently Waterville, is a destination to experience great art. The Museum serves as a central site for intellectual engagement, artistic contemplation, and social activity. As a primary teaching resource for the College and the greater community, the Museum sits at the crossroads of interdisciplinary thinking and facilitates stimulating encounters between students, faculty, and community members who share the liberal arts experience.

Educare Central Maine
56 Drummond Avenue
Waterville
(207) 680-7200

Educare Central Maine is a comprehensive early learning and development center in Waterville, Maine, providing child care and preschool options to families with children birth to age five.  As part of the Educare Learning Network — one of the nation's most effective early childhood education programs –we make sure financially disadvantaged young children have the best possible chance for success in life.  Our approach extends beyond the classrooms to help children, families and communities thrive with our Lab School & Learning Hub professional development and technical assistance offerings.  MISSION: Educare Central Maine will provide, model and extend comprehensive high quality early care and education practices to young children, their families and communities to improve school readiness and close the achievement gap. VISION: Every child arrives at kindergarten as an engaged learner prepared for success.

Finance Authority of Maine
5 Community Drive, Suite 102
Augusta
(207) 623-3263

To meet the financing needs of Maine's business community, FAME offers a wide array of business assistance programs, ranging from traditional loan insurance programs for both small and larger businesses, to investment tax credits. FAME has also established taxable and tax-exempt bond financing programs that allow strong, creditworthy firms in Maine to access capital at favorable rates and terms. FAME also administers Maine's higher education finance programs. Through a variety of loan, grant and scholarship programs, FAME helps Maine students and families meet the costs associated with higher education. To aid in this important effort, FAME also oversees an extensive outreach and counseling program that is designed to encourage young people to aspire to and pursue higher education. FAME is also the administrator for the state's Section 529 Plan—NextGen 529®. FAME is committed to innovative, flexible solutions that address the needs of Maine individuals and companies in a changing economic landscape. With a core competency in finance, and a highly experienced staff, FAME is the place to turn to for resources that build success.

Good Will-Hinckley
16 Prescott Dr.
Hinckley
(207) 238-4000
Happy Days Childcare & Learning Center
1437 Augusta Road
Winslow
(207) 616-0786

Welcome to Happy Days Childcare and Learning Center! We are a center located in Winslow, Maine serving families with children ages 6 weeks - 12 years old. We are excited that you are here!

Meet the owners....Jennifer Stevens and Rae Ann Lajoie. Jennifer comes to this field with a passion for children that has been with her since she was a child herself. She has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelors Degree in Mental Health and Human Services and a Masters Degree in Social Work. She owns a private practice for counseling in Waterville and also has supported many families as a Guardian ad Litem. Rae Ann has over 30 years in retail and management and brings with her the expertise of food and nutrition along with excellent people skills. Serving the community is an important piece for both Jennifer and Rae Ann and they believe that providing a superior childcare center is what is next for them in being able to provide. Between Jennifer and Rae Ann they have 7 grandchildren and are active in their lives. Giving children the very best beginning in life is very important to both of them!

Kennebec Valley Community College
92 Western Avenue
Fairfield
(207) 453-5000

Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) is a 2-year comprehensive community college in mid-Maine serving students from Somerset, Kennebec, and Knox counties and well beyond.  KVCC has two campuses in the heart of Central Maine - our 70-acre Fairfield Campus which is readily accessible by I-95 and our 600-acre Harold Alfond Campus just seven miles north. Between these two campuses and our two-satellite campuses; the Buker Center in Augusta and Mid-Coast School of Technology in Rockland, KVCC offers 30 degree programs ranging from Nursing to Allied Health to Trades & Technology, as well as credentials in Mental Health, Liberal Studies, Business Administration, Early Childhood, Biology, General Studies, and Psychology. In addition to these certificate and associate degree programs, KVCC's Workforce Training and Professional Development office provides a wealth of short-term trainings that are targeted toward business and industry and professional development.  KVCC is a collegial environment emphasizing student success and respect for a diverse population of employees, students, and community members.

Kennebec Valley Community College
92 Western Ave.
Fairfield
2074535000
KMD Driving School
1015 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Oakland
(207) 465-4835
Maine Children's Home
93 Silver Street
Waterville
(207) 873-4253

The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers features a full Hague-accredited adoption program that provides assistance to families hoping to adopt internationally or domestically. The Maine Children's Home, founded in 1899, gives children and Maine families hope for the future and a chance at a better life. In addition to the adoption program, the agency offers outpatient counseling, the Journey Program, outdoor adventure program, and a Christmas Program that provides clothing and toys to Maine children.

Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education
1 Brooklyn Ave
Waterville
(207) 873-5754
The Mid-­Maine Regional Adult Community Education program strives to provide affordable, quality, continuing education opportunities that meet the academic, professional and personal interests of the residents of Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome, Sidney, Vassalboro, Waterville and Winslow. Through the collaborative efforts of these school districts and community agencies we are able to offer a vast array of programs and classes that welcome adults with varying needs and interests.
Mount Merici Academy (Nursery school-grade 8)
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville
(207) 873-3773

Mount Merici Academy, a Catholic school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best. In partnership with families, our mission is to instill Christ-centered values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.

Purdue Global
222 Kennedy Memorial Dr.
Waterville
Thomas College
180 West River Road
Waterville
(207) 859-1111

A College Town with Character. Waterville, Maine is a safe, welcoming community of 15,600 residents located along the scenic Kennebec River, which runs alongside Thomas College. Waterville is part of the Kennebec-Chaudière Corridor, an international arts and culture route. In Waterville, you'll find the Waterville Opera House, Colby College, the Redington Museum, community and farmers' markets, and the Railroad Square Cinema. Waterville plays host to an international film festival, the annual Taste of Greater Waterville culinary event, and numerous arts and cultural events throughout the year. The downtown district has many excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, coffee shops, and student-friendly cafés. Greater Waterville has numerous outdoor recreation areas, including the Pine Ridge Golf Course and trails for hiking and biking. Thomas students take advantage of Maine's natural beauty through organized and casual trips for hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, downhill and cross-country skiing, sailing, whale-watching, hunting, bird-watching, rock climbing and other outdoor activities. Maine is known as “Vacationland,” and it's easy to see why, with access to mountains, islands, beaches, rocky cliffs and some of the nation's best food, arts, and cultural amenities. Waterville is located a little more than an hour from Maine's biggest city, Portland, which offers students many opportunities for entertainment, internships, and field trips. We're also close to metropolitan areas including Lewiston/Auburn, Bangor, and Augusta, the state's capitol city. We benefit from our close access to these urban areas, but it's easy to get away into nature from here—come visit us and experience Waterville and beyond for yourself!

Unity College
90 Quaker Hill Road
Unity
(207) 509-7150

Unity College is a leader in sustainability science educating responsible, optimistic individuals committed to solving the world's most pressing environmental problems. Unity College 90 Quaker Hill Road Unity, Maine 04988 Tel: 1-833-UnityGo Tel: 207-509-7100 ©Unity College 2019

Woodfords Family Services
Po Box 1768
Portland
(207) 859-8778

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