The seventh annual WinterKids Winter Games wrapped up this month with 16 schools competing statewide to win $17,750 for their schools. The Winter Games is a four-week series of challenges in outdoor physical activity, nutrition, family engagement, and winter carnival. All competitive track schools received a cash prize based on how they finished. In addition, […]
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Maine Drama Festival regionals set for March 8, 9
More than 1,000 students at 69 high schools all across Maine are preparing for the 2024 Maine Drama Festival. On Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9, at eight regional competitions in Brewer, Ellsworth, Fairfield, Freeport, Saco, Skowhegan, South Berwick and Windham, schools are set to present plays ranging from the classics to student-written pieces. […]
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Farmington Cardiac Support Group adds option to join virtually
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital initiated a cardiac rehab support group in October. It continues to meet at 3 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month in the Allen conference room at 111 Franklin Health Commons. Anyone who has a cardiac diagnosis can attend. The cardiac rehab support group provides emotional and social […]
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Woodland stewardship, forest carbon experts to give talk via Zoom Feb. 22
The Camden Public Library is set to host Andy Whitman and Allyssa Gregory from the Maine Forest Service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, for a virtual presentation on ways to steward woodland with forest carbon in mind. They will discuss forest carbon basics, forest resilience, forest carbon practices, and provide information on where to […]
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Telling Room honors 14 young authors
Local winners are from Lewiston, Jay, Litchfield, Hope, Edgecomb, Norway, Topsham and Palmyra.
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Bath trust to offer energy efficiency Zoom lecture Feb. 22
BATH — Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is set to host a free Zoom lecture at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, to discuss resources that can help people save energy and save on the cost of heating and electric in their home or business. Sam Saltonstall, a local volunteer who has led projects that have […]
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Mt. Blue High School recognizes honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students have been named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest Honors Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Warren Allen, Noah Arsenault, Levi Austin, Trey Bailey, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Riccardo Bambozzi, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Trenton Beaudoin, […]
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Augusta Elks offer table rentals for fundraiser April 6
Tables are available for rent for the Augusta Elks MCCP/Forks Committee’s Indoor Yard Sale, set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Augusta Elks at 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta; rain or shine. Donations of clean, gently used items may be donated to the tables that will benefit the Maine Children’s […]
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Winthrop High School lists honor students
Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Seniors: Sam Brito, Max Cheng, Jordyn Kinsman, Chris Pottle, Liz Roman and Teddy Wagner. Juniors: Ashley Arsenault, Colton Baird, Sienna Beauchesne, Braden Branagan, Isaac Breau, Caroline Corgan, Samantha Cruz, Izzy Folsom, Logan […]
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Free Fishing Weekend set statewide for Feb. 17, 18
Several local ice fishing derbies scheduled and any person (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish without a license.