AUGUSTA — Sgt. 1st Class Alyson Pelletier received an award June 4 for her brand design for the office of the National Guard Bureau senior enlisted advisor. Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, senior advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, presented the award at a Camp Chamberlain ceremony. Pelletier’s design was chosen from […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in July
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, July 11, 9 and 10 a.m. • Friday, July 15, 9 and 10 a.m. In person: Lewiston, UMA, 51 Westminster St. […]
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Winthrop library to kick off speaker series June 22
WINTHROP — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows plans to give a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at the Charles M. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. The event will kick off the library’s 13th annual Summer Speaker Series. The presentation will focus on the importance of literacy, reading and community; how to […]
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Bobolink habitat walk, workshop set for June 17 in Orono
A guided walk through bobolink habitat is planned for 9-11 a.m. Friday, June 17, at Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station’s Witter Farm Park Street Fields in Orono. A workshop will be led by Amber Roth, assistant professor of forest wildlife management at the University of Maine; Livia Raulinaitis, Maine pollinator and beneficial insect conservation […]
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Farmington-based United Way launches car repair program
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has launched a new program in alignment with a goal to help the community become more mobile. The Don’t Despair Car Repair Program aims to provide assistance for individuals in need of car repairs in Greater Franklin County, Livermore and Livermore Falls. Once an applicant is approved, […]
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Association to host author’s talk about Mainer Annie Wilkins
Lincoln County Historical Association plans to host a Zoom presentation with New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Letts at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Letts’s recent book, “The Ride of Her Life,” profiles the true story of Annie Wilkins, her horse, and their last-chance journey across America. This presentation is one of many programs related […]
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La Rencontre to feature St-Jean-Baptiste Day June 23
The Franco Center on Lewiston’s Riverfront plans to host La Rencontre at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at 46 Cedar St. Featured that day will be displays about Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, recognized as a national holiday in Canada. Tickets for this event are on sale through the Franco’s box office and must be purchased by noon […]
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Jay wins trails coalition’s Ugly Duckling contest
The town of Jay won the Maine Trails Coalition’s inaugural Ugly Duckling contest last year. The contest aims to raise awareness and focus on trails that need to be rebuilt and restored, and are in need of some serious care. The trail work is slated to take place mid-June, according to a news release from […]
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Rangeley partners announce RuKaBi race 1st-place winners
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the Rangeley Health & Wellness have announced the first-place winners of the fifth annual Rangeley RuKaBi race, a three-part race (run, kayak, and bike). The event was May 29, according to a news release from the chamber. First Place Team went to Pine Tree Frosty or Bust — […]
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Farmington Grange to host celebration of rural crafts June 18
WEST FARMINGTON — People can see Franklin County’s crafters at work from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Farmington Grange on Bridge Street. More than 15 artisans plan to demonstrate their skills and selling their crafts. These will include a bee keeper, blacksmith, fly tie-er, wool felter, wood carver, chair caner, […]