ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar on preserving foods using fermentation at noon Tuesday, Oct. 12. “Preserving the Maine Harvest: Fermenting Vegetables” will feature an exploration of the science of fermentation, a discussion and demonstration of the basic steps of making sauerkraut, and tips for success in an interactive […]
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Downhill Derby winners named
WEST PARIS — On Saturday, Sept. 11, the West Paris Downhill Derby held its final race of the season. Tyce Sawyer placed first, Cameron Palmer came in second and Steven McCan placed third. Palmer, Sawyer, and McCann also were the points champions for the season with Sawyer in first place, Palmer in second place and […]
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Anything Goes winner named
WEST PARIS — Anson Dyke, 14, of Otisfield entered the vehicle he built in the West Paris Downhill Derby’s Anything Goes race held Sept. 11, he took first place. Anyone wishing to race in next summer’s event should spend some time this winter building a vehicle. The rules are simple, the vehicle must have working […]
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Androscoggin Watershed to be discussed
NEWRY — The Androscoggin River Watershed Council plans to host the 26th Annual Androscoggin River Watershed Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River Resort, at 15 S. Ridge Road, in Newry. The conference will feature a variety of topics of interest to residents, businesses, […]
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Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine hosts golf tournament
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine held its third annual Tee Off For Hope Golf Tournament on Sept. 10 at Paris Hill Country Club. Nine teams competed for prizes and silent auction items donated by Paricon, Bridgton Highlands, Martindale Country Club, Cross Arena, Bethel Inn & Resort, Valley View Orchard Pies, 290 Main Street, […]
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Auburn student makes Seton Hall dean’s list
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Allie Veinote of Auburn has qualified for the 2021 spring dean’s list at Seton Hall University. After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than C, qualify for the dean’s list.
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Auburn celebration to feature local organists, music directors
AUBURN — A Pipe Organ Blessing and Concert is planned for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at Sacred Heart Church, at the corner of Minot and Western avenues. A buffet dinner is set for 5 p.m. and immediately following the blessing, officiated by Pastor Robert D. Lariviere, the evening’s program will include sacred music performed […]
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Bath arts center calls for photography submissions
BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center seeks submissions from photographers in the Midcoast region. There is a $5 entry fee for each piece submitted. CCAC members will be given a rebate in the form of a Chocolate Church Gift Certificate for up to five submissions for $25. All submissions must be received by 11:59 […]
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Kennebec Estuary Land Trust launches partnership with Ag Allies
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and the Ag Allies grassland bird conservation program are working together to protect Maine’s grassland birds, one field at a time. “Given the conservation needs of our grassland birds, owners and managers of fields with even one or two nesting pairs can make a significant difference by preserving […]
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St. Hildegard Food Pantry recognizes recipe challenge winners
A Wells summer visitor placed first, and a Rumford resident placed second.