Central Maine Medical Center Safyre Rose Quimby of a girl to Wynter Quimby and Marcus Holden of Auburn, Jan. 1. Sibling, October Quimby; grandparents, Billie Jo Severy of Mechanic Falls, Mark Damon of Mechanic Falls, Kathy and Mike Holden of Bethel; great-grandparents, Nancy Parson of Poland, Fran O’Neill of Fryeburg, Nancy Holden of Ellijay, Georgia. […]
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Bethel man to share Ukraine story at West Paris church March 19
First Universalist Church of West Paris plans to hold a special worship service 9-10 a.m. Sunday, March 19, at 208 Main St. The church will welcome George Fox of Bethel, who will give a presentation during the sermon portion of the service about his Ukraine aid. The title of his talk is “A Mainer’s Witnesses […]
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Bath society receives $15K from autism foundation
BATH — Pine Tree Society has received a $15,000 grant from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. The funds will support the camp’s work to ensure access to the outdoors and respite for families caring for loved ones with autism. “As we return to full camper capacity and continue to offer the popular programs […]
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Norway committee to present Cabin Fever Reliever March 18
Norway’s Save the Belfry Committee is set to present Cabin Fever Reliever, a variety show featuring singers, dancers, musicians and comedians, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main St. Tickets are on sale at The Tribune, 430 Main St. in Norway. They will also be available at […]
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Le Moyne College names Turner student to dean’s list
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Madeline Firnkes, a senior political science major from Turner, has been named to Le Moyne College’s fall 2022 dean’s list. To make the list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Bridgton gallery to showcase art by area high school students
BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 is showcasing Lake Region High School artwork for the 2023 Student Art Show. Because of the encouragement of the art teachers and the willingness of the student artists to share their work with the gallery, the gallery is able to participate in the national celebration of visual arts for grades K-12. […]
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Lisbon Falls student named MPA Principal’s Award recipient
Keenan Ovrebo-Welker of Lisbon Falls, a senior at Lisbon High School, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship and leadership. “Throughout his years at Lisbon High School, Keenan has represented himself, […]
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Local students make Clark University dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Seven local students have been named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at Clark University. Libby Sophia Dunham of Auburn was named to first honors. Julia R. Head, of Bethel was named to first honors. Adryana Hutchinson of Auburn was named to first honors. Allison P. Kimball of Gray was named to […]
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Applications open for disabled veterans’ controlled moose hunt
AUGUSTA — Applications for the annual Maine Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt are available on the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services’ website at maine.gov. The program, created in 2010, allows veterans to assist in mitigation of a wildlife conflict in several fresh produce crops. The hunt is a partnership between Maine Department of Inland Fisheries […]
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Grants available to nonprofits serving vulnerable communities
Nonprofit organizations that serve disadvantaged, underserved or vulnerable communities may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund. The fund awards grants to nonprofits that focus on early childhood care and education, extended-day learning, community clinics and oral-health initiatives, food security, people experiencing homelessness, and legal services. Organizations must […]