WALES — Oak Hill High School’s Little Theatre in the Woods is set to present William Shakespeare’s comedy, “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 19 and 20, and at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21. In this play, the character of Falstaff (played by Nathan Fournier) decides to fix his […]
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Auburn-based food bank issues grants to healthcare, school partners
AUBURN — Each year, Good Shepherd Food Bank offers the opportunity for school and healthcare partners to apply for Capacity Building Grants. The purpose of this program is to support partners looking to increase the amount of healthy food they’re able to distribute through their programs and to increase the number of individuals they serve. […]
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Bridgton club creates new program for student awards
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club has created a new student awards program with a focus on exceptional volunteer contributions. Students at Lake Region High School are encouraged to apply for these awards for volunteer service. Beginning with this academic year, the club will award one member of the freshmen, sophomore and junior classes at the […]
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Registration open for Thomas College’s Thomas Cup 2024
WATERVILLE — High school students are invited to Thomas College’s ninth annual Thomas Cup 2024. The all-nighter is set for Friday and Saturday, March 29-30, at the 180 West River Road college. The Thomas Cup is a free event in which teams of five students compete in science, technology, engineering and innovation competitions for the […]
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Leavitt’s Project Graduation committee to host dances Feb. 10, March 16
TURNER — The Leavitt Area High School Project Graduation committee plans to host two dances in the coming months: a Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 10, and a Mother-Son Dance on Saturday, March 16. Both events are set for 6-8 p.m. in the cafeteria of the 21 Matthews Way school. Adults in the community can […]
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Country music hall seeks video entries for guitar contest
MECHANIC FALLS — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s third annual Student Guitar Competition is open to Maine high school students in grades 9 through 12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by Friday, March 1, to be judged by members of the hall’s executive board. The grand […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Sessions are set for 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon on Tuesdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, at the University of Maine at Lewiston-Auburn Center, 51 Westminster […]
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Snowmobile Ride-In for Pine Tree Camp set for Feb. 3
Spectators at Dysart’s on Coldbrook Road in Hermon can expect to see a parade of Pine Tree Camp Egg Riders on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the 51st Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In for Pine Tree Camp. The event continues the more than 50-year tradition of riders stuffing raw eggs in their snowmobile suits before the ride. Each […]
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Paris recreation director seeks residents’ requests
The town of Paris Parks & Recreation Department is expanding its programs for all ages to offer new, entertaining and enriching activities and events in 2024. The new person leading up the recreation department, KC Christensen, looks to hear from many locals, especially isolated seniors, who want to get out of the house and make […]
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Lewiston-Auburn club offers scholarship opportunities
The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club has two scholarship opportunities available to local residents. The essay contest offers a $2,500 scholarship based on the topic Optimism: How it connects us. The oratorical contest also offers a $2,500 scholarship based on the presentation How to change the World with Optimism, according to a news release from George Mathews […]