AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) 2021 Maine Agricultural Trades Show (ATS) is scheduled for Tuesday to Saturday, Jan. 19 to 23. The five-day all-online show will feature a mixture of live and pre-recorded presentations and forums on agricultural and forestry issues, sessions for ag producer groups, exhibitor showcases and networking […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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Scholarship fund to honor John Jenkins launches
LEWISTON — Friends of John Jenkins, the late state senator and mayor of Lewiston and Auburn, have launched a scholarship fund in Jenkins’ name to recognize his many contributions and honor his legacy. He died Sept. 30 following a fight against an aggressive cancer that spread throughout his body. Jenkins graduated from Bates College in […]
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New building going up for Franklin County Adult Education
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Adult Education (FCAE) has seen many changes through the year. The school year started off with new Director Nancy Allen taking on the challenge of working with an unfamiliar staff and larger territory and facing the pandemic. Even before the pandemic the limited space made it difficult for the many […]
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Lewiston adult ed moves to temporary office during construction
LEWISTON — Lewiston Adult Education’s main office has moved from Lewiston High School to a temporary spot at the Longley Multipurpose Center, 145 Birch St. The change will place the main office temporarily with the Adult Learning Center in the Multipurpose Center due to construction of the new addition to Lewiston High School. “This will […]
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Maranacook Community High School lists honor students
READFIELD — Maranacook Community High School has announced the first-quarter honor roll. Grade 12 High Honors: Madelyn Ballard, Eljas Bergdahl, Marie Brosey, Hannah Brown, Lily Cannell, Michael Cirello, Casey David Cormier, Natalie Costa, Anna Lauria Drillen, Katherine Gasper, Gabrielle Green, Andrea R. Harmon, Anna Laberge, Wyatt Lambert, Cashman McClure, Kate Mohlar, Thomas Poling, Alyssa J. […]
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USDA offers farm loan funding for underserved and beginning farmers
BANGOR — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Maine Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director SED David R. Lavway reminds producers that FSA offers specially-targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. During fiscal year 2020 (Oct. 1, 2019, through Sept. 30, 2020), Maine FSA obligated $9.1 […]
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DAR chapter donates to historical society that it founded
LEWISTON — Mary Dillingham-Burnt Meadow Chapter, Daughters of the Revolution – as it is now called since its merger with the Burnt Meadow Chapter of Sabattus in 2015 – is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. To celebrate, the DAR Chapter has donated $450 to the Androscoggin Historical Society. When the Sons of the American […]
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Area residents take part in AmeriCorps service
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is celebrating the accomplishments of 20 members who are completing their term of AmeriCorps service despite the COVID-19 pandemic. MCC service members volunteered for over 25,650 hours, accomplishing MCC’s mission to “Accomplish Conservation Initiatives that Inspire People and Enhance Communities.” Area […]
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Santa to appear at Oxford County Shrine Feztival of Trees
NEWRY — The Kora Shriners of Oxford County will hold the Oxford County Shrine Club Feztival of Trees at the Jordan Hotel Sunday River from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 14. New this year, Santa will be available […]
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Lewiston getting in the Christmas spirit with Santa visit, decorations
LEWISTON — The City of Lewiston is planning two holiday festivities during December. A “Virtual Live Broadcast with Santa Claus” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. Watch Santa “Live” at lewistonmaine.gov/youtube. The city is also hosting a “We Look Festive” Lewiston Showcase. While relaxing in his chair from the North Pole, Santa […]