The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s graduating seniors received their degrees May 6 at the 141st commencement exercises held at the UMFK’s Sport Center. Graduates are listed by their hometowns. St. John Valley (Maine) Eagle Lake: Ethan Delana, Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Fort Kent: Aaron Boateng Amoako-Baah, Bachelor of Science in Business; Arieyle […]
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Sandy River Festival to return to Strong June 10
The Sandy River Festival, a celebration of the natural beauty and rich history of the Sandy River, is coming back to Strong for the first time since 2008. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, along the banks of the river at the Legion Field in Strong, and will include activities and live music. […]
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Ag department urges use of local or heat-treated firewood
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry urges Mainers and visitors to prioritize using local or heat-treated firewood. It’s a legal requirement, as there are stringent restrictions on the movement of certain firewood. Untreated firewood from out-of-state is banned (maine.gov/firewood), and transporting hardwood firewood from within specific quarantine areas is strictly prohibited […]
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Maine Army National Guard plans June community outreach projects
The Maine Army National Guard plans this month to be involved in six community outreach projects of various sizes for the 2023 annual training season. Officially termed Innovative Readiness Training, or IRTs, the projects have long been a staple in the Maine National Guard’s annual training repertoire, particularly for engineering and transportation units. The federal […]
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Ag department offering assistance to help organic dairy producers
The Maine Farm Service Agency’s office is accepting applications for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Eligible producers include certified organic dairy operations that produce milk from cows, goats and sheep. “Maine organic dairy producers have faced significant and unique increases in their marketing costs, compounded by increases in feed and transportation costs and the […]
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Lakeside Libations and Celebration set for Winthrop Aug. 24
WINTHROP — The annual Lakeside Libations and Celebration is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Winthrop YMCA Camp, 305 Winthrop Center Road Julie Peacock, realtor with Vallee Harwood & Blouin Real Estate, has been named chairperson of the event, as announced by Elizabeth Neale, chairperson of the Friends of the Cobbosseee Watershed […]
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Maine Woods Rambler adventure bike ride registration opens
The ride will take place Sept. 24 at the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket.
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Winthrop library to host meet the candidates event June 8
WINTHROP — The Bailey Public Library invites the public to meet the candidates whose names will be on the ballot in the Tuesday, June 13 Winthrop town election. All six of the candidates plan to participate in the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 8, in the King Event Room of the Bailey […]
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UMaine Extension monarch workshop set for June 8
SOUTH PARIS — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans offer a workshop for adults and youth on monarch butterflies at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at 9 Olson Road. Master Gardener Volunteer Nancy Donovan will hold “Assisting the Path of the Monarch Butterfly.” People can learn about this seasonal visitor to Maine and how planting […]
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Fashion show raises funds for Good Shepherd Food Bank
Local designers include Ashley Arlene Designs of Lisbon Falls, ArtbyBen of Portland and Re-Loved Fashions of Augusta.