NEWRY — The 2023 Aging Well Living Well Expo, presented by SeniorsPlus, is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at the Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center at Sunday River, 15 South Ridge Road. Featuring workshops and lectures, the event is a learning opportunity for adults. SeniorsPlus is the designated Area […]
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Auburn student receives degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Daniel Nadeau of Auburn graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree June 16 from Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus. Check out upcoming area events!
Gray student graduates from Hofstra University
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Cameron Sarchi of Gray graduated from Hofstra University in May, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater arts. Check out upcoming area events!
Local students make Champlain College dean’s list
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Two local students have been named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Champlain College for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. They are Maggie Hufnagel of Farmington and Katherine Mcgaughy of Andover. Check out upcoming area events!
Wilton library to hold book sale during Blueberry Festival
WILTON — The Wilton Free Public Library book sale is scheduled to be held two days of the Blueberry Festival: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at 128 Weld Road. On Saturday, parade participants will gather near the building, so car access is restricted as the […]
Ag department extends organic dairy marketing assistance deadline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program to Aug. 11. This extension gives Maine organic dairy producers more than two additional weeks to apply for the program. ODMAP helps producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that […]
Farmington Health Care Golf Classic raises thousands
Proceeds will be split between the Healthy Community Coalition and Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center.
Stuffed animal sleepover set for Rumford Public Library
RUMFORD — A story time and stuffed animal sleepover is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. The story time and stuffed animal drop off will be at 4 p.m. In past years, stuffed animals have been found Googling celebrities, hiding books, having laughing fits and causing general mischief. […]
Auburn launches new ‘Absolutely Auburn!’ podcast
The city of Auburn’s Communications Department launched a new podcast, “Absolutely Auburn! on July 21. Hosted by Downtown Coordinator Jennifer Boenig and produced by Communications Assistant Abby Borron, the podcast aims to give residents the opportunity to hear from city staff and officials in an in-depth and informative way, according to a news release from […]
Raymond native earns Tufts University degree
MEDFORD, MAA. — Kyle Bouchard of Raymond recently graduated with a degree in chemical engineering from Tufts University. The university awarded more than 2,800 degrees across all schools during its ceremony commemorating the accomplishments of the class of 2023. Check out upcoming area events!