Members of Poland Huddle, a group of women who work to positively impact the community, recently recognized the school nurses of Regional School Unit 16 for the work they do and acknowledged the valiant effort they are making this school year. In this time of COVID, the nurses’ work load has expanded. Teachers and parents […]
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Poland student named to Kentucky college dean’s list
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — Owen Scala of Poland has been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at University of the Cumberlands. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course load), maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50, and be in […]
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Fisheries, wildlife department seeks Maine Guide Award nominations
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife seeks nominations for the Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award. Registered Maine Guides are experienced and passionate outdoors men and women, and each year the department recognizes a member of the guiding community with the award. Criteria for this prestigious award is as follows: • Must meet […]
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Lewiston Public Library closes for general access
The library will offer its LPL to Go door pickup during normal business hours and appointment only access for the children’s department.
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North Waterford Church plans Christmas Eve service on steps
The North Waterford Church plans to hold a Christmas Eve service at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24, on its 23 Valley Road steps in Waterford. All are welcome to sing carols and partake of Christmas scripture. For more information, call 207-583-6653.
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New Gloucester History Barn cancels open house
The event had been set for Jan. 1.
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Waterford Congregational Church cancels Christmas Eve service
In-person worship has been suspended and can be found online.
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Healthy Living for ME plans workshops for new year
Healthy Living for ME plans to kick off 2022 with several new workshop sessions. Available statewide — with in-person, virtual and telephonic options — the workshops address a variety of health needs and are open to adult Mainers of all ages. “As we approach the New Year, many people are thinking about improving their health. […]
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Auburn teen librarian selects her top 5 books of 2021
Kayla Chase, Auburn Public Library’s teen librarian, has selected her top five young adult fiction books of 2021. They include: “Raybearer” by Jordan Ifueko: Tarisai was raised by an absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the Aritsar, not to compete to be on the Crown Prince […]
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More than 12,000 acres of Oxford County forestland conserved
More than 12,000 acres of forestland has been newly conserved in Oxford County. Mahoosuc Land Trust, Sebago Clean Waters, landowners Mary McFadden and Larry Stifler and The Conservation Fund, in partnership with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Portland Water District, recently announced the conservation of 12,268 acres. A conservation easement, held and […]