United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s annual meeting and campaign celebration is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at Ayuh Cidah and Outlaw Pizza, located at Morrison Hill Orchard. The cidery is located at 272 Morrison Hill Road in Farmington. Attendees can meet funded organizations, learn about how United Way has impacted the community […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, June 12, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, June 14, at 11 a.m. and noon. • Thursday, June 15, at […]
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University of Maine at Farmington lists 2023 graduates
The list of 2023 University of Maine at Farmington graduates is as follows. MAINE Acton: Sasha Hampton, Master of Science degree, Educational Leadership; and Sasha Smith, Bachelor of Science degree, Early Childhood Education, cum laude. Albany Township: Reese Remington, Bachelor of Arts degree, Political Science. Albion: Noah Grindstaff, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude. Alfred: […]
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Bishop announces local priest assignments, retirements
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced local priest assignments and retirements, all effective Wednesday, July 5. Assignments Fr. Patrick Agbodi has been appointed administrator of Corpus Christi Parish (St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow and Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Church in Waterville). Agbodi, who is parochial vicar of All Saints Parish in […]
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Society to host talk on interurban railway in Lewiston May 23
LEWISTON — Phil Morse of the Trolley Museum is set to present a program on the Narcissus, its history, and an update on its restoration at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23. The talk will be held at L/A Arts, 168 Lisbon St. The program is hosted by the Androscoggin Historical Society. The Narcissus is the […]
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New resources available for home gardeners in time for growing season
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released new resources and practical information for home gardeners getting ready for this year’s growing season. Featured articles and videos include pruning forsythia and lilac bushes, information about the browntail moth mitigation fund and a 2023 map of plant sales and garden tours. May is also the […]
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Casco church seeks table reservations for July 8 event
Casco Village Church UCC is taking table reservations for its annual Open Air Fair. The fair is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 8, on the 941 Meadow Road church grounds. Tables cost $25 and are eight feet long with space around them. Reservations will be held only for those vendors who […]
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Lewiston club names bridge winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met May 9 at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston placed first. Linda Smith of Oxford and Pat Quinn of Otisfield tied for second and third place. The club meets regularly at 9 a.m. Tuesdays. All levels of players are welcome. Some teaching is provided; a partner […]
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Richmond school schedules kindergarten registration for June 15, 16
RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School is scheduled to hold kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year on Thursday and Friday, June 15-16. Children must be both 5 years of age by Oct. 15 and a resident of Richmond. Children will be screened in the areas of health, language, motor skills, basic concept and social/emotional assessment. […]
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12 farms receive agricultural grants
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has named the 12 recipients of the 2023 Maine Farms for the Future (FFF) Program. The farms were awarded technical assistance and $6,000 in business development funding through Phase 1 of the program. Three farms were approved for Phase 2 and have been awarded a $25,000 cash grant […]