The Rangeley Region is scheduled to host two returning festivals on Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17, providing a range of activities for people of all ages. The events are hosted by the Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society and the Outdoor Heritage Museum in Oquossoc. White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival On June 16 […]
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Artists return June 12 for Paint Wiscasset and Beyond plein air event
Artists from all over Maine plan to create paintings in Wiscasset and throughout Lincoln County in Maine Art Gallery’s annual plein air event, Paint Wiscasset and Beyond. The artists will begin to create paintings on Monday, June 12. On Thursday, June 15, the public can view previously completed (dry) paintings by these 20 artists at […]
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Damariscotta gallery seeks entries for juried show
The submission deadline is 4 p.m. Saturday, June 17.
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Outdoor Eucharistic processions set for area churches June 10, 11
In honor of the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 11, local parishes are planning outdoor Eucharistic processions and other events. Here is a list of local special events confirmed for that day: Auburn Fr. Robert Vaillancourt will lead an hour of eucharistic adoration following the 11 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church on […]
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Farm Fresh Rewards offers new benefits for SNAP/EBT shoppers
Farm Fresh Rewards, a program of Good Shepherd Food Bank, transitioned from paper vouchers to a discount at the checkout, aiming to make it easier to use rewards. SNAP/EBT shoppers will receive a 50% point-of-purchase discount on a wider variety of eligible fruits, vegetables, legumes and seedlings. Farm Fresh Rewards is a nutrition incentives program […]
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New Sharon student makes Bismarck College president’s honor roll
BISMARCK, N.D. — Joseph Burdin of New Sharon has been named to the 2023 spring semester Bismarck State College president’s honor roll with a 4.0 GPA. Students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point on a 4.0 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify for the BSC president’s […]
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Kids’ Fishing Derby set for Oquossoc July 6
Last year, the Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s Association guides put on its first Kids’ Fishing Derby. More than 80 kids participated across the three age groups. This year’s derby is set for Thursday, July 6, at the Guides’ Fishing Pond, located behind the clubhouse on Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc. There will be three […]
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Winthrop society seeks volunteer bakers for Cookie Walk June 16, 17
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society seeks volunteer bakers for its upcoming Cookie Walk, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Items will cost $10 a pound unless marked otherwise. Proceeds […]
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Personal hygiene product collection drive set for June 5, 6, 7
The Maine Association of Realtors is set to host a statewide personal hygiene product collection drive from Monday through Wednesday, June 5-7. Nearly 50 real estate companies from York to Lincoln will open their doors as drop-off locations for personal care related product collection. With rising costs, the demand for these essential products has only […]
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Association receives highest turnout for environmental poster contest
A Dirigo High School student was the grade nine to 12 winner; a Poland Community School fourth-grader was recognized.