The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland has named Hunter Oehme of Mechanic Falls its Regional School Unit 16 Student of the Month recipient for March. Hunter, a senior at Poland Regional High School, was selected by staff for his outstanding leadership qualities and his overall positive outlook on life. He is […]
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Witness hearings on CMP rate cases set for Lewiston, Hallowell
Maine’s Public Utilities Commission wants to hear from Mainers regarding current Central Maine Power rate cases. All Maine consumers deserve utility service that meets their daily needs at a reasonable price. With inflation continuing to force Mainers to make tougher decisions about paying for necessary household expenses, pushing for policies that will help older ratepayers […]
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Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat set for southern Maine April 14-16
PORTLAND — Rachel’s Vineyard retreats aim to offer solace, peace and inner healing to any individual connected to an abortion, regardless of the role they played. The retreat provides a safe place to grieve the loss and to understand how abortion has affected them, so they can grow beyond it. The next Rachel’s Vineyard retreat […]
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Monmouth student earns academy Principal’s Award
Holly Hunt of Monmouth, a senior at Monmouth Academy, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Ted Finn. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Monmouth Academy, Holly […]
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Farmington church to present Living Hope cantata April 7, 9
FARMINGTON — A Living Hope cantata is scheduled to be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, April 7 and Sunday, April 9, by New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. The 15-voice choir, accompanied by orchestrations, will sing seven songs arranged by Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi. Titles include “The Glories of Christ,” “He Comes in […]
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Vendors sought for yard sale in Farmington June 17
Early registration ends April 1. Space rental and admissions fees benefit the Franklin County Animal Shelter.
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Lewiston-based bird club to host Arrowsic naturalist April 3
AUBURN — The Stanton Bird Club is set to host the fifth in its 2022-23 lecture series, The Alpine plants of Katahdin and Beyond, featuring naturalist Don Hudson of Arrowsic. The talk will be held from 4-6 p.m. Monday, April 3, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Hudson, who holds a doctorate, developed […]
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Norway clothing giveaway to change open days in April
NORWAY — The Table’s Clothing Giveway is set to change one of its open days from Tuesdays to Mondays. Beginning the first week of April, the Clothing Giveaway at The Table, 160 Main St., will be open from 1-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday afternoons and no longer on Tuesdays. The last Saturday of the month […]
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Lewiston library to start drop-in preschool playdates April 6
The Lewiston Public Library plans to offer drop-in preschool playdates from 3-5 p.m. Thursdays and 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays in the Children’s Program Room on the third floor at 200 Lisbon St. The first date for this program is Thursday, April 6. Preschoolers and their families are invited to drop in to engage in imaginative play […]
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Hanover student makes dean’s list at Dickinson College
CARLISLE, Pa. — Chaia Alford of Hanover, a sophomore archaeology major at Dickinson College, has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list. A graduate of Gould Academy in Bethel, she is the daughter of Doug Alford and Andee Alford. All students earning a position on the dean’s list must have a grade-point average […]