To coincide with its town’s 201st anniversary, the Canton Historical Society plans to present the debut public screening of the film “Canton, Maine: A Small Town with a Rich History.” The screening will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in the society’s building at 25 Turner St. Doors open at 1:45 […]
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Online auction to benefit Topsham Habitat for Humanity
TOPSHAM — Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers plans to host an online auction, “Love to Build,” through Saturday, Feb. 26. The auction features works by Brunswick artist Valerie Upham, who painted 20 works featuring Maine flora, fauna and landscapes on reclaimed wood, according to a news release from 7 Rivers. “While shopping at the ReStore, […]
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Poster contest raises awareness on children’s dental health
“Sealants Make Sense” is this year’s American Dental Association’s theme.
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Tri-Valley area United Way offers $75K in grants
The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area recently launched a new strategic plan with four goals. First, to improve health; second, to improve financial stability and increase independence; third, to increase access to technology; and four, to help the community become more mobile and increase transportation options, according to a news release from the nonprofit. […]
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Mt. Blue High School recognizes honor students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Highest Honors Tate Abbott, Luke Allen, Madison Allen, Warren Allen, Jason Bagley, Cole Baker, Elias Bartlett, Lexi Belanger, Grace Bell, Levi Bogar, Savanna Bowen, Anna Brackett, Elizabeth Brackett, Taylor Brisard, William Brown […]
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Oxford County partnership connects recreation, youth programs
The Second Nature Adventure Challenge begins Feb. 19.
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Club names Poland 8th grader student of month
The Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club recognizes Ashley Strout its Regional School Unit 16 Student of the Month recipient for February. Strout, an eighth grader from Bruce M. Whittier Middle School in Poland, is described by her teacher as a four-leaf clover kind of student, according to a news release from the […]
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Hall of fame remembers Maine country music icon Slim Andrews
AUBURN — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame bids farewell to Slim Andrews, hall of fame co-founder and country music legend. He was born Leonard “Slim” Andrews Huntington Jr. in Boston. On Jan. 15 the Maine country music icon went to “sing and strum with the angels” at the age of 90, according to […]
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Local students make Husson University honors list
BANGOR — The following local students have been named to the 2021 fall honors list at Husson University. Perry Ann Morton of Andover is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program. Lucinda Sarah Rothwell of Bryant Pond is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and Public Health/Master of Science […]
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Monmouth library to host talk on Underground Railroad’s ties to town
MONMOUTH — Author Mark Leslie plans to talk about the Underground Railroad in Maine, with a focus on Monmouth, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, via Zoom. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 demanded prison and fines for anyone caught harboring or helping escaping slaves, and yet at least four Monmouth families risked both, according […]