Jen Fullmer of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club plans to speak to the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, via Zoom. She will talk about the rescue and resettlement of an Afghan family to Maine. Fulmer and her husband rescued an Afghan military colleague and his family who they are helping to […]
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University of Maryland Global Campus lauds dean’s list students
ADELPHI, Md. — Three local local students have been named to the 2021 fall term dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus. The are Yorn Chesnutt of New Vineyard, Clayton Franklin of Raymond, and Nicole Krebs of Greene. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the […]
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Maine Media, Camden National partner for online art lecture series
The Alumni Lecture Series showcases photographers, filmmakers, artists, and writers from around the world.
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Rotarians and Interactors hand out 125 roast beef dinners at drive-through community ‘Kettle’
AREA — Six Interactors (junior Rotarians) from the Lake Region High School joined a dozen Rotarians to prepare, plate, serve, and then clean up at the Christmas Community Kettle at the Bridgton Community Center on Thursday, Dec. 16. Rotarian and Chef Nicholas Orgo oversaw the production of the 125 roast beef meals, which were distributed […]
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Lewiston bird club welcomes secretary of state to nature sanctuary
LEWISTON — The Stanton Bird Club Board of Directors welcomed Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Dec. 17 to Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary. The occasion marked the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the bird club, which occurred Dec. 5, 1921. The club had been in existence for two years at that point and this step was […]
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Healthy Living for ME receives grant to expand 2 programs
AUGUSTA — A recently-awarded grant allows Healthy Living for ME and its statewide Area Agency on Aging partners to expand the reach of two programs, Bingocize and Building Better Caregivers. The University of New England’s AgingME: Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program awarded Healthy Living for ME the grant to fund the program expansion. “This award is an […]
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Lewiston-Auburn senior college lists winter schedule
The USM LA Senior College, 51 Westminster St. Lewiston, has announced its winter schedule. It will continue on Zoom format for this semester. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 3. The complete course descriptions, schedule, instructors and registration information can be found at lewiston-auburn-senior-college.coursestorm.com. • Meet the Victorians Those who enjoyed watching “Victoria” and want to know […]
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Council seeks applications for new barn quilt locations
The High Peaks Creative Council is collaborating with the Greater Franklin Cultural Coalition to extend the Maine Barn Quilt Trail into southern Franklin County. The council has secured funding to add 20 new barn quilts to southern Franklin County and seeks applications for new barn quilt locations. The group is looking for locations for the […]
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Knights of Columbus donates ‘Hats for Cancer’ to Lewiston hospital
Members of Holy Family Knights of Columbus Council 10019 of Lewiston on Dec. 10 sponsored a new “Hats for Cancer” project to help cancer patients at St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston. Because of the coronavirus, the supply of hats for patients ran out, so members purchased 16-dozen knitted beanie hats and donated them to the […]
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Rangeley arts group to host storytelling workshops
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to host storytelling workshops with Rangeley Lakes Regional School English teacher Tim Straub beginning next month. The organization received a Discovery Grant from the Onion Foundation to host the workshops, to be held twice a month with an opportunity to perform monthly. Workshops are set for 5 p.m. Thursday, […]