AUGUSTA — All Maine residents will have a chance to attend Arts Education Advocacy Day this year. Normally held at the Augusta State House, but canceled last spring due to the pandemic, Advocacy Day will be presented virtually from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Organized by the Maine Alliance for Arts Education and […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors has new ride coordinator
MT. VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors has welcomed Misty Beck as its new ride coordinator. The nonprofit organization provides rides for people in Belgrade, Fayette, Mt. Vernon, Rome and Vienna. Beck will work part time while continuing to teach at the University of Farmington. She comes with many years of volunteer leadership and community involvement. […]
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‘Relief Conspiracy’ exhibit to open at the Harlow
Exhibit to feature 376 artists from 26 countries.
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Martin Luther King Day Service set for Farmington
Guest speaker will be Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Nirav Shah.
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Meeting to discuss Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway future
RANGELEY — The public is invited to participate in planning for the future of the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway at a meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. Join the session at https://bit.ly/RangeleyScenicByway. The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is working with the Scenic Byway Council to rewrite the Corridor Management Plan (CMP). The Rangeley […]
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Community briefs for Thursday, Oct. 29
Halloween Walk to change to drive-thru event DIXFIELD — The area Halloween Walk that is usually on Weld Street will be a drive-thru event from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Mountain View Campground. Perpetual Holy Rosary to be recited with prayers for election LEWISTON — The month of October is dedicated […]
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Bates College lists area dean’s list students
LEWISTON — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the fall semester ending in December, 2019. This is a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.8 or higher. We apologize for the delay in sharing this news. Area students include: Jesse Saffeir of Pownal, Jennie […]
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John T. Gorman Foundation offers donations
LEWISTON — In its second round of COVID Response Grants, the John T. Gorman Foundation donated $15,000 to Safe Voices to provide support to victims of domestic violence in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. Community Concepts also received $40,000 to provide at-home visits and support to families in Androscoggin and Oxford counties. The award was […]
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‘I was having way too much fun’: CMCC president to retire after 23 years
Scott Knapp of Scarborough steered the former technical college to “a place of excellence.”