Applications for the 20th year of the Joseph W. Mayo ALS Scholarship are open until Wednesday, June 1. Available to Maine high school and GED graduates who have experienced ALS in their family, this scholarship was created by friends of the late Joe Mayo, clerk of the Maine House of Representatives, a state house member […]
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Maine Bicycle coalition to hold Women’s Ride June 4
The Women’s Ride is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, in at least 16 different communities across Maine, according to a news release from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. “After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback last year, we’re excited to bring back this statewide Women’s Ride format in 2022,” said Bicycle Coalition of Maine Event Director Colleen […]
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Auburn soldier makes top 10 in national marathon qualifier
Auburn native 1st Lt. Lucas Bourget, who came in 10th out of 308 competitors after finishing 75th just last year, is a member of the All National Guard Marathon Team that ran its annual qualifying race on May 2. The event was concurrent with the 45th running of the Lincoln Marathon in Nebraska. Bourget […]
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Boothbay gardens plans Maine Days May 28-30
Free admission is available to Maine residents.
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Rumford library group seeks donations for annual sale
Friends of the Rumford Public Library is accepting donations of books and media for its annual sale, scheduled for Friday, June 17, in the public room of the 56 Rumford Ave. library. Donations can include hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, Blu-Ray videos, and audiobooks for children and adults. Donations should be in gently used condition, […]
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Rumford student graduates from Dixie State University
ST. GEORGE, Utah — John Windover of Rumford graduated May 6 from Dixie State University during the university’s 111th commencement ceremony.
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Local Lasell University students present at symposium
NEWTON, Mass. — Lasell’s Connected Learning Symposium recently celebrated its 20th year of student scholarship and research with original presentations from more than 200 participants. Emily Anderson of Lisbon Falls was part of a group presentation, “Promoting Transparency: Pulling Back the Curtains on Sexual Violence,” which aimed to normalize conversations about sexual violence and make […]
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South Paris library/museum seeks vendor applications for July 16 event
The Hamlin Memorial Library & Museum is accepting vendor applications for its 43rd annual Founder’s Day event, planned for Saturday, July 16, in South Paris. Spaces 15 feet by 15 feet are available to rent for $40 if reserved more than one month prior to the event. The fee increases to $50 for spaces reserved […]
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Lewiston to hold community forum May 25
Lewiston’s Choice Neighborhood Initiative will be the subject of an “Investing in a Neighborhood & Transforming Our City” forum, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Lewiston Public Library – Callahan Hall, 200 Lisbon St. The free event will focus on a $30 million Choice Implementation Grant from the Department of Housing & […]
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Bath-based trust to host storybook trails
BATH — This spring and summer, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans to offer storybook trails across the region. With the help of volunteers, members have designed storyboards that will serve as temporary exhibits at a number of its preserves. Nature-themed stories and outdoor activities are available for children 6 and younger. With a chaperoning adult, […]