JAY — The town of Jay seeks residents to serve on the Budget Committee. Two alternate positions are open. This is an advisory committee to the Select Board and town residents. The committee typically meets a couple times in January and, if needed, in February. The panel meets with the Select Board, town manager and […]
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Maine High School Student Guitar Competition seeks contestants
MECHANIC FALLS — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has announced its fourth annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. This contest is open to Maine high school students in grades 9-12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by March 1, 2025, to be judged by members of […]
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Mt. Abram High School names honor roll students
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced the following students to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 academic year. Highest Honors Grade 12: Robert Butterfield IV, Ruth Gusler, Bailea Haines, Hannah Henshaw, Summer Love, Aspen Mitchell, Opal Mitchell, Jany Pepin, Joselyn Smith, Kharlie Turner and Stanton (Phillip) Yeaton. Grade 11: Brooke Atwood, […]
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There are more Christmas parades, tree lightings and visits with Santa planned
Several communities plan holiday events.
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Auburn to kick off season with parade, tree lighting Dec. 8
The city hasn’t held a traditional Christmas parade for several years and staff are looking forward to bringing it back.
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Mt. Blue High School names first quarter honors
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. Highest honors Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Xander Adams, Nathaniel Armstrong, Emma Arnold, Noah Arsenault, Lily Bachelder, Emmyt Bailey, Trey Bailey, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Elias Bartlett, Tyler […]
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Madrid’s Perham Stream Birding Trail receives upgrades
Upgrades include a new informational kiosk that now stands at the trailhead.
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Ag department offers farm loans for underserved and beginning farmers
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. Underserved or beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans. USDA defines underserved applicants as a […]
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ArtsFarmington offers new Arts Inspire Youth program
FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington, an affiliate of the University of Maine at Farmington, has developed its Arts Inspire Youth program to offer free access to its programs for those 18 years old and younger. This includes this year’s performance of The Nutcracker. Those wishing to access the program may do so while purchasing tickets online or […]
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High Peaks Alliance seeks stewards for Perham Stream Birding Trail
MADRID — The High Peaks Alliance seeks community volunteers to help maintain the Perham Stream Birding Trail. This 2.4-mile trail offers visitors a chance to explore diverse habitats on foot. The alliance seeks individuals or groups to “adopt” 0.3-mile to 1-mile sections. Trail stewards will conduct basic maintenance, document conditions, recruit volunteers and inspect signage. […]