SALEM TOWNSHIP — Mt. Abram High School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. High honors: 93 or above in all academic subjects Grade 12: Brian Thane Dustin, Joshua Ireland, Clara Logan, Trenton Reed, Brecken Sargent, Patrick Storer, Camryn Wahl. Grade 11: Sara Galusha, Emily Marden, Caleb Thibodeau, Cameron Walters, […]
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UMaine Extension to offer agricultural industry updates Feb. 24
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two educational updates for the agricultural industry from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Gary Secor, a North Dakota State University professor of plant pathology, will discuss closing the gap between potential and actual potato production with disease management. Robert Larkin, a New England Plant, Soil, and […]
Transportation programs for older adults get funding
ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Charity Foundation Fund has awarded $82,500 to 11 nonprofit organizations that support community-based transportation programs, including changes in response to the pandemic and efforts to keep community members aged 60 and older socially connected during a time of physical distancing. Grant recipients include: SeniorsPlus, Lewiston, to help fund […]
University of Maine names Maine students to dean’s list
Students recognized for academic achievement for the 2020 fall semester.
Scholarship available for agriculture education
ELLSWORTH — Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National Future Farmers of America Organization members, and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture or natural resources, can apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation. The Guerrette FFA Scholarship Fund provides one $1,000 scholarship a year. The […]
Virtual session about mindfulness in nature set for Feb. 25
Program hosted by the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust.
VA Maine reaches out by text, phone for vaccine scheduling
AUGUSTA — VA Maine care teams are scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible enrolled veterans via VEText. Text “start” to 53079 to opt-in to receiving VEText messaging. VA’s VEText program allows veterans to confirm or cancel scheduled appointments and sends reminders for visits via text message. Veterans may also receive text message updates about availability and […]
King to speak on education beyond high school
AUGUSTA — U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, will be the guest speaker in an Idea Exchange Webinar presented by UMA Senior College at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, addressing the question “Should We Make Education Beyond High School Affordable to All?” The topic grew out of the concern that an educated workforce would be a […]
Maranacook Community High School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the second quarter.
Palermo library to host Zoom presentation Feb. 23
Author John Bunker to give talk titled Grandma’s Apple Orchard.