ROCKPORT — The latest and second-to-last lecture of the online weekly alumni lecture series hosted by Maine Media Workshops & College, about Migration to Mirrorless will feature faculty-photographer Gabriel Biderman from B&H Photo from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1. Biderman will talk about mirrorless cameras, which are known for being able to pack […]
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Lewiston announces park-naming contest
The Lewiston Youth Advisory Council is facilitating a naming contest for the newly established municipal athletic park on Bartlett Street in Lewiston — land previously occupied by Hudson Bus Lines. The city is nearing completion of the park, and the City Council at its Nov. 16 meeting approved a naming rights program, authorizing the advisory […]
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Sumner group to hold community tree lighting
The Sumner Ladies Auxiliary plans to present the second annual “Lights for Love” community tree lighting event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. The event is to be held at the Sumner Town office/fire station at 633 Main St., Sumner. Blue bulbs can be purchased for $5 per name from any auxiliary or […]
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UMaine to host talk on municipal role in implementing state priorities
Maine Municipal Association’s Cathy Conlow and Kate Dufour plan to speak.
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Retired educators give supplies to Jay middle school
The Franklin County Retired Educators recently participated in the annual Day of Caring, sponsored by the Maine Educational Association-Retired. Each year the local group chooses an area school to receive help. This year’s selection was Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay. Three new staff members submitted lists for items needed in their classroom to help […]
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Nichols College appoints Mount Vernon student to council
DUDLEY, Mass. — Tyler Dunn of Mount Vernon is one of 31 students appointed to the inaugural Nichols Senior Advisory Council by college President Glenn M. Sulmasy. The council comprises students who have played significant leadership roles in the Nichols community. Their role is to advise the president and senior administration on issues related to […]
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Saint Dominic Academy names honor roll students
Saint Dominic Academy – Auburn Campus recently named the following students to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 school year. The following have achieved a 4.25 average and above in all courses and are on the Principal’s List. Grade 12: Julianne Cook, Noah Cyr, Kathleen Dean, Sydney Dick, McKenzie Lagerson, Patrick Manson, Isabella McMillen, […]
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Christmas events planned in Madrid
MADRID — Madrid Twp. will start the holiday season off with a tree lighting at the Madrid Historical Society schoolhouse at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, on the corner of Reeds Mill and Schoolhouse Roads. As people gather outside by the tree, there will be refreshments, decorating and caroling; weather permitting. (A snow date of […]
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SeniorsPlus seeks volunteer drivers from Auburn-Lewiston club
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has asked Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club to provide drivers for its Lisbon delivery route four weekdays a week. Pickup is midmorning at the SeniorsPlus kitchen, 55 Alfred Plourde Parkway in Lewiston. The route takes about two hours. New drivers will receive orientation training. SeniorsPlus will reimburse vehicle expenses. Proof of vaccination is […]