RANGELEY — Hanz Berger of South Paris Berger is this year’s Maine Conservation Corps Environmental Steward. He will focus on water quality monitoring the Headwaters Lake Protection Program Coordinator for the season. Conducting boat inspections at a public launch on the weekends, Mondays, and Tuesdays, Berger will keep office hours available to assist volunteers with […]
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Greene student earns dean’s list honors at Roger Williams University
BRISTOL, R.I. — Courtney Caouette of Greene has been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at Roger Williams University. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the dean’s list that semester.
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Mt. Blue High School names honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its quarter 4 honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Highest honors Magnus Augustin, Brittany Bailey, Cole Baker, Scott Barber, Abigail Bartlett, Ashton Beaudoin, McKenzie Berry, Levi Bogar, Luke Brown, Jenna Campbell, Emma Casavant, Jacob Caton, Hope Chernesky, Katie Cilley, Molly […]
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Survey data aims to help health network provide services
AUGUSTA — Healthy Living for ME has opened the response period for its 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment and is encouraging Mainers to participate. The survey results will allow HL4ME, Maine’s Community Integrated Health Network, to obtain the information needed to best serve and support all adult Mainers. The survey is being conducted in collaboration […]
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Rangeley chamber to host July 3rd in the Park
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce plans its sixth annual July 3rd in the Park event for Saturday, July 3. The park will come alive with activities, food and entertainment for all ages, all provided by area nonprofit organizations. Festivities will start at 10 a.m. with a children’s doll carriage parade on Main Street and […]
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Arts fund receives $2.5 million grant
MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett have announced a $2.5 million gift to the Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Expansion Arts Fund. The endowed fund supports indigenous, ethnic or rural arts programs or projects in Maine, particularly those that serve areas with limited access to arts events. “This gift will more than double our annual grant budget,” […]
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Farmington Grange kicks off building campaign
The Farmington Grange began a fundraising event in June for building repairs and restoration with a yard, food and plant sale, which was such a success that the members plan to do more throughout the summer. The members have been getting estimates for painting, masonry, and other repairs that will amount to nearly $40,000. The […]
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DHHS distributes $17M in federal pandemic food assistance
The benefit supports families of children eligible for free meal programs who learned remotely during the last school year.
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Farmington hospital announces COVID-19 testing site changes
The adjusted schedule reflects progress in getting people vaccinated, reducing the spread of the virus, and getting back to normal.
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Society offers info for Maine geologic site visits
The Geological Society of Maine annually organizes field trips over a summer weekend that are usually attended by 50 or more people. Locations have included Mt. Desert Island, the western mountains in Bethel, Aroostook County, and southern coastal Maine. Because of the coronavirus, a group field trip was not possible for this summer, so a […]