SOUTH PARIS — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County is set to hold a workshop on raising swine from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the UMaine Extension office, 9 Olson Road. Dr. Colt Knight, UMaine Extension state livestock specialist, will present Swine 101, a two-hour primer on raising pastured pork. […]
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Orono center to host talk on drought, meeting farmers’ needs March 27
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk, “Dealing with Drought: Aligning farmer needs and advisor confidence, skills, and expertise” at 3 p.m. Monday, March 27. The talk will be held both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters moves Bowl for Kids’ Sake event to Hallowell
BRUNSWICK — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick plans to hold its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser this year despite Brunswick’s Yankee Lanes, the event’s location for decades, being purchased and closed for bowling. The organization has moved the event to Sparetime Bowling in Hallowell, 30 minutes from Brunswick and 40 minutes from Bath. […]
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Jay church to hold grand reopening March 26
The grand reopening of Jay Baptist Church at 27 Smith Ave. is planned for Sunday, March 26. Since the church’s Dec. 31 closure, major repairs have been made to the sanctuary wall and ceiling, according to a news release from Pastor Gary Bestwick. The celebration will include a coffee fellowship in the vestry from 9:45-1025 […]
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Bates College recognizes local dean’s list students
LEWISTON — The following local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Bates College. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or higher. Mia Shifrin of Weld, daughter of Brett Shifrin and Sara Shifrin, is a graduate of Gould Academy. She is a senior […]
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Lewiston legislative delegation to host public office hours March 25
Members of Lewiston’s delegation to the state Legislature plan to hold constituent office hours from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 25, in the Couture Room at Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. The members include Sen. Peggy Rotundo, Rep. Kristen Cloutier, Rep. Margaret Craven, Rep. Mana Abdi and Rep. Michael Lajoie. They will provide […]
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Winthrop Middle School names honor roll students
Winthrop Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. High Honors Grade 6: Cooper Allen, Emma Anderdson, Meredith Brennan, Gavin Brown, Liam Bureau, Phaedra Cleary, Parker Dow, Elexis Elian, Johnnie Fichthorn, William Hooper, Logan Lan, Lincoln MacArthur, Brayden McCafferty and Drew Mertzel. Also, […]
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Lewiston student makes Elms College dean’s list
CHICOPEE, Mass. — Ashley Cronkhite of Lewiston was named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at the College of Our Lady of the Elms. To qualify, a full-time student must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher, without incompletes. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Auburn to host homestead, farmers market March 24
After a two-year hiatus, the Auburn Public Library Homestead Goods & Farmers Market is set this year for 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, at the 49 Spring St. library. For this family friendly event, the library will welcome many vendors to offer a variety of homegrown and homemade foods, treats and crafts for sale. They […]
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Churches in Lewiston, Lisbon Falls, Sabattus to collect food March 18, 19
LEWISTON — To celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, March 19,0 — observed on March 20 this year because of its falling on a Sunday — Prince of Peace Parish plans to fill tables with food for those in need at all Masses the weekend of March 18 and 19. Giving food to those lacking […]