New Ventures Maine plans to offer tuition-free online workshops and classes for June, including self-paced and interactive online workshops that are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. The full class schedule, with offerings for June and beyond, is accessible […]
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LGBTQ+ Pride event to be held in Farmington
A Farmington event celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Meetinghouse Park beside the courthouses on Main Street. This event is family friendly and open to all. Acceptance and education are the number one game changers for queer people in rural America, according to a news release from the Farmington […]
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Thomas College names 200-plus graduates
WATERVILLE — Thomas College hosted class of 2022 graduates and their guests on May 14 in the Alfond Athletic Center at Thomas College. More than 200 graduates, including those from undergraduate and graduate programs, processed at Thomas College’s 128th commencement. Graduates are as follows. Associate in Arts Associate in Science Rylan Michael Arbour, summa cum […]
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Leeds society’s history center open during summer
Although the Leeds Historical Society is planning no more walks until fall, its history center is scheduled to be open 9-11 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of June, July and August. People can stop by, see the renovations and learn a little about the history of Leeds. The society has completed a series […]
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Advanced Warden School graduates 10 game wardens
Ten new game wardens graduated May 13 from the Advanced Warden School at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. These new game wardens have been assigned districts throughout the state, and are now sworn officers of the Maine Warden Service, according to a news release from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. […]
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Farmington library to celebrate 1st community garden
The Farmington Public Library has planned several events to celebrate its first community garden. A presentation on bees and bee-friendly gardening practices by Roland Lajoie is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, June 2nd, in the Holman Room at the library, 117 Academy St. He will provide a slide show, and there will be a sunflower […]
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Winthrop student makes York County college dean’s list
WELLS — Kathryn Russell of Winthrop has been named to the 2022 spring semester part-time dean’s list at York County Community College. Part-time study dean’s list recipients cumulatively completed 12 credits total and earned a 3.5 GPA.
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Trek Across Maine seeks volunteers for 2022 ride
The Trek Across Maine is searching for volunteers for its 38th annual bike ride, scheduled for Friday to Sunday, June 17-19. The trek will start at Thomas Point Beach and Campground in Brunswick, with overnight stops at Bates College in Lewiston and St. Joseph’s College in Standish, according to a news release from the American […]
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AARP Maine names state walking college fellows
Local fellows live in Augusta, Hallowell and Palermo.
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Traveling memorial to visit Augusta May 29-30
AUGUSTA — The GoldStars Tribute Wall is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 29, and from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, May 30, at the Augusta Elks Lodge, 397 Civic Center Drive. An opening ceremony is set for 10 a.m. May 29. Food will be provided at no […]