Two events are scheduled later this month at Jackson-Silver Post 68, Locke Mills. The post commander and auxiliary unit secretary will host the Cpl. Harold A. Lurvey Never Forget WWI Photo Exhibit at the Hall of Flags in the Maine State House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, May 22. Rumford-born Lurvey’s scrapbook inspired […]
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MaineCF scholarships available to Bowdoinham teens
The Maine Community Foundation seeks applications to its Richard A. Ferrier Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is available to Bowdoinham students between the ages of 13-18 to pursue their artistic, academic, athletic, vocational or life’s passion outside of the traditional school environment. This includes experiential education, summer programs, or special athletic instruction. Eligible applicants must be […]
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Western Maine Art Group seek artists for juried exhibit
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group seeks works in all media for a juried art exhibit, open to all artists, in July at the Matolcsy Arts Center, 480 Main St. The show will begin with a reception on Friday, July 7, and be judged Saturday, July 8. It will continue through July 29. The […]
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UMaine Extension offers updated interactive plant sales map
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program’s interactive plant sales map has been updated. The 2023 Spring Plant Sale Fundraisers in Maine map allows users to search for plant sales throughout the state by location, date or name in alphabetical order. The listings also include garden tours. Find more information about the map and […]
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Farmington United Way to hold meeting, campaign celebration May 24
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s annual meeting and campaign celebration is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at Ayuh Cidah and Outlaw Pizza, located at Morrison Hill Orchard. The cidery is located at 272 Morrison Hill Road in Farmington. Attendees can meet funded organizations, learn about how United Way has impacted the community […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, June 12, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, June 14, at 11 a.m. and noon. • Thursday, June 15, at […]
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University of Maine at Farmington lists 2023 graduates
The list of 2023 University of Maine at Farmington graduates is as follows. MAINE Acton: Sasha Hampton, Master of Science degree, Educational Leadership; and Sasha Smith, Bachelor of Science degree, Early Childhood Education, cum laude. Albany Township: Reese Remington, Bachelor of Arts degree, Political Science. Albion: Noah Grindstaff, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude. Alfred: […]
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Bishop announces local priest assignments, retirements
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced local priest assignments and retirements, all effective Wednesday, July 5. Assignments Fr. Patrick Agbodi has been appointed administrator of Corpus Christi Parish (St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow and Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Church in Waterville). Agbodi, who is parochial vicar of All Saints Parish in […]
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New resources available for home gardeners in time for growing season
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released new resources and practical information for home gardeners getting ready for this year’s growing season. Featured articles and videos include pruning forsythia and lilac bushes, information about the browntail moth mitigation fund and a 2023 map of plant sales and garden tours. May is also the […]
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Casco church seeks table reservations for July 8 event
Casco Village Church UCC is taking table reservations for its annual Open Air Fair. The fair is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 8, on the 941 Meadow Road church grounds. Tables cost $25 and are eight feet long with space around them. Reservations will be held only for those vendors who […]