The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is scheduled to host a drive-through Christmas community kettle dinner from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, or until the food runs out. The event is to be held at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Rotarian and chef Nick Orgo of MANE Catering and Stella’s on the […]
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Spruce Mountain High School recognizes honor students
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Summer Chretien, Kaila Godbey, Courtney Hogan and Isaac Parker. High honors: Christy Beaudoin, Alyssa Beaulieu, Owen Bryant, Madelyn Castonguay, William Fowler, Leah Gilbert and Benjamin Wright. Honors: […]
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Bishop to present virtual prayer, blessing
PORTLAND — During Advent, Bishop Robert Deeley plans to host a special virtual prayer and blessing gathering for all Maine families at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. The live presentation, which should last around 10 minutes, will be available on Lifesize and facebook.com/portlanddiocese. To login via Lifesize, visit portlanddiocese.org/bishopfamilyblessing.
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Catholic churches to hold collection to benefit retirement fund
PORTLAND — The weekend of Dec. 11-12, parishioners and community members in the Diocese of Portland will have the opportunity to give to those who have given a lifetime. A special collection is scheduled to be held during all Masses in Maine churches for the Retirement Fund for Religious. The fund benefits more than 30,000 […]
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UMaine to offer online updates for agriculture industry
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer two online updates specific to the agricultural industry ay 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. Can We Grow Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Sustainably in Maine and Pest Management Considerations with Growing Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) will both be presented by UMaine Extension professor John Jemison. […]
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Diocese names Christmas card contest winners
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development (winning artwork, captions below/larger size images available). All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Each submission featured original creations by […]
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WinterKids App! helps build a better winter
The annual WinterKids App membership is now available. Families who purchase a membership and download the app will have access to offers on lift tickets, equipment rentals, gear, special family days, and much more at more than 80 recreational areas and retailers across Maine. New offers are added to the app regularly throughout the winter, […]
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UMaine going viral with lobster video
ORONO — The University of Maine is calling attention to the blue economy conversation and its goal of providing global marine leadership with a light-hearted drive to go viral with a YouTube video promoting the safe handling and consumption of lobster. The featured University of Maine Cooperative Extension video has helped more than 1.8 million […]
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Wabanaki Winter Market returns with in-person shopping, events
ORONO — The Wabanaki Winter Market, a celebration of art created by Wabanaki artists, is scheduled to return with in-person shopping and demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road. This year marks the 27th anniversary of this signature […]