Sam Shirley of the High Peaks Alliance is set to host a presentation on some of his favorite easy, moderate and strenuous foliage hikes in western Maine’s High Peaks region. This free presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Thomas Auditorium on High Street. The presentation […]
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Farmington-based coalition to offer mobile outreach services
Healthy Community Coalition’s mobile health unit plans to offer free education and health screenings, substance use resources including harm reduction services, COVID-19 vaccines for adults, and many other resources in Greater Franklin County communities in the coming weeks. Individualized health coaching and connections to services are also offered. Not all services are offered at each […]
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Farmington garden talk to cover gardening, harvesting vegetables
FARMINGTON — Community members can join Kathy Doyon, Healthy Community Coalition’s Snap-Ed director, and Laura Hoeft, Tri Valley United Way’s food hub program coordinator and garden volunteer, this month at the Hope Harvest Community Garden. The talk, scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 21, will cover gardening and harvesting vegetables to take home. The garden […]
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Foundation scholarships available for Franklin County adult learners
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school may be eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting program but are encouraged […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October
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: • Wednesday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m., noon, 6 and 7 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 14, 10 and 11 a.m. • Monday, Oct. 17, 11 […]
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Gray church taking reservations for Sept. 24 bean supper
GRAY — First Congregational Church of Gray is accepting reservations for its bean supper, set for 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Parish House, 5 Brown St.. The building is handicapped accessible; only 50 reservations will be accepted. The cutoff for reservations is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Meals are single sized and cost […]
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Lewiston Senior Cribbage League names recent winners
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its week of Sept. 8 cribbage results. Ethel Landry and Carol Laplante placed first, Mike Martin and Nancy Knowlton placed second, George Bussierre and Henry Maheux placed third, Coleen Erickson and Weldon DeMeurers placed fourth, and Cecile Bussierre and Bert Cloutier placed fifth, according to a news release […]
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Local students make president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University recognizes the following local students for being named to the 2022 summer president’s list. They include Jessica Collamati of Bridgton; Kate Orr of Casco; Halle Mercauto of Fryeburg; Heather Brown of Waterford; Michelle Morin of Greene; Desiree Snow, Shakoria Anderson and Michael Slyk, all of Lewiston; Matthew Daniels […]
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Auburn student graduates from Hobart and William Smith Colleges
GENEVA, N.Y. — Saige Arseneault of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history during the 2022 commencement ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, held May 22. Arseneault, the child of Bryan and Kathleen Arseneault, graduated magna cum laude. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Brownfield student earns degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges
GENEVA, N.Y. — Owen Feider-Sullivan of Brownfield received a Bachelor of Arts degree in media and society, as well as art studio, during the 2022 commencement ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, held May 22. Feider-Sullivan is the child of Kevin B. Sullivan and Mariel M. Feider. Check out other upcoming area events!