Jackson Melendy of Winthrop, a senior at Kents Hill School in Readfield, was awarded a Mainely Character Scholarship for $5,000. These are awarded annually to Maine high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary concern for others, responsibility, integrity and courage. Jackson was selected from 375 scholarship applicants statewide; his scholarship is sponsored by Market Decisions in […]
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Ag department to allow producers to request voluntary contract termination
Additional flexibilities have been announced to help address threats to global food security.
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Bridgton museum receives grant for new building
BRIDGTON — The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity has received a grant from the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation to assist in completing Phase III of its new museum campus — the development of a third building. This expansion will include the construction of a post and beam barn-like structure that […]
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Wild blueberry field days meeting set for June 14
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s wild blueberry field days meeting is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at Brodis Blueberries, 87 Jones Hill Road in Hope. The Midcoast IPM field meeting will focus on pest and crop management and large-scale mulching. UMaine Extension wild blueberry specialist and University of Maine assistant professor […]
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Lewiston center announces June-July French club schedule
The Gendron Franco Center, at 46 Cedar St. on the riverfront in Lewiston, is planning a Parlez-Vous? French conversational club for June and July. The club plans to meet at the center on alternate Thursdays — except June 23, which is set aside for a La Rencontre event. Meetings will be June 9, July 7 […]
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Extension to offer recipes to freeze berries, make jam, jellies
ORONO — Freezing berries in season and making low-sugar homemade jams and jellies are some of the ways to increase access to a year-round supply of local foods, cut back on sugar and reduce grocery bills. University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie demonstrates techniques for freezing strawberries in an easy-to-follow video, as well […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June, 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: • Monday, June 27, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, June 29, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, June 30, at 9 […]
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Kingfield student graduates from Eastern New Mexico University
PORTALES, N.M. — Sarah Reed of Kingfield graduated from Eastern New Mexico University. The university’s Greyhound Arena hosted Spring Commencement at ENMU-Portales on May 14, with 427 candidates walking across the stage for graduation. The commencement address was given by 2022 ENMU graduate Lorynn Guerrero, who was named 2022 New Mexico Teacher of the Year […]
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Southern Maine Community College announces 2022 graduates
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College awarded nearly 1,200 degrees and certificates May 22 at the college’s 75th commencement. In all, 1,102 students earned 1,170 degrees and certificates during the past academic year, with hundreds receiving their degrees during graduation ceremonies at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Those numbers represent one of the largest […]
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Chesterville to host children’s festival in June
Organizers seek art for the children’s exhibit.