Maine Audubon’s annual loon count turned 40 in July, and volunteer counters tallied loons on the highest number of lakes since the count began. On July 15, 1,503 volunteer loon counters headed out to a record 374 lakes to gather important data, allowing Maine Audubon to calculate a population estimate for southern Maine and keep […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club announces Dec. 5 winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met Dec. 5. The winners that tied for first, second and third place were Linda Smith of Oxford with Roger Labbe of Lisbon, Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston with Mike Quinn of Otisfield, and Les Buzzell of Auburn with Brian Kelly of Wilton. The organization meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at the […]
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UMaine Farmington community aims to brighten holiday season
University of Maine at Farmington students, faculty and staff look to brighten the holiday season for children and families in the greater Farmington area. Multiple charitable giving opportunities are being sponsored by the university and area non-profit organizations to help members of the community have a warmer and happier holiday. In its 18th year, the […]
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UMaine Farmington community aims to brighten holiday season
University of Maine at Farmington students, faculty and staff look to brighten the holiday season for children and families in the greater Farmington area. Multiple charitable giving opportunities are being sponsored by the university and area non-profit organizations to help members of the community have a warmer and happier holiday. In its 18th year, the […]
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UMaine at Farmington community aims to brighten holiday season
Multiple charitable giving opportunities are planned through Dec. 15.
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Sabattus running club to hold Jingle Jog Dec. 16
The Sabattus Rec Running Club plans to hold its annual Jingle Jog at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, starting at the town’s mini mall on Sabattus Road. The free jog/walk event aims to spread cheer through the Sabattus Village area, as participants wear festive clothing, lights, and maybe some bells on local streets, according to […]
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Bowdoinham student-athlete makes Muhlenberg College honor roll
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Greta Marchildon of Bowdoinham is one of 82 Muhlenberg College student-athletes named to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the fall 2023 season. To make the honor roll, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing and carry at least a 3.40 cumulative grade-point average. Check out upcoming […]
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Lewiston reminds dog owners that licenses expire at year’s end
2024 dog licensing kicked off Dec. 1.
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Tri-Town Optimist Club names Minot youth student of month
The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland has announced its latest Regional School Unit 16 student of the month for November: sixth grader Bryce Simpson of Minot, a student at Minot Consolidated School. Simpson is described by his teacher and principal as a happy, enthusiastic learner who embodies every characteristic a teacher […]
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Ag department accepting online applications for farm loans
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers. More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct Loan application each year can now use an online, interactive, guided application that is paperless and provides helpful features including an electronic signature option, the ability to attach supporting documents such […]