AUBURN — Table rentals are available for the flea market part of the First Auburn Senior Citizens’ annual Fall Fair and Flea Market. The event is planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Auburn Senior Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park Road. The sale will include white elephant tables, crafts, purses, […]
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Scholarship program recognizes Maine semifinalists
EVANSTON, Ill. — Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation have named approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These high school seniors can continue in the competition for about 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be offered next spring. Maine semifinalists: 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program Auburn: […]
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Maine Media Workshops to host free virtual symposium, lecture series
“Convening: a Critical Dialogue on the History and Future of Media Arts” is planned for Sept. 30.
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Lewiston library to host pickling, fermentation program
Registration is required because of limited space.
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Massachusetts university names local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University has announced local students who have been named to the spring semester dean’s list. Alyssa Burke of Gray is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in premedical health studies degree. She plans to graduate in 2023. Adrianna White of Lisbon is pursuing a Bachelor of Science […]
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Rangeley arts group recognizes photography show winners
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts held an awards ceremony Sept. 11 for its seventh annual Western Mountain Photography Show. The theme for the 2021 exhibit was “Journey.” The 2021 winners are as follows. Best in Show: Rena LeClair’s “Into the Light”. Color Category: First place: Jennifer Hickey’s “Take the Bus,” second place: Allen Wicken’s […]
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Kennebec Valley Community College offers certificate programs
Kennebec Valley Community College is providing an opportunity to earn a certificate in medical assisting, advanced medical emergency technician or health science at the Mid-Coast School of Technology in Rockland. The programs will be offered in a hybrid format, with some content offered online and some hands-on activities in person. The college also will offer […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors to hold volunteer orientation
MOUNT VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors seeks volunteers to become drivers for the nonprofit organization. Serving the towns of Belgrade, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Rome and Vienna, the organization matches drivers with residents who need a ride to medical appointments, the grocery store and other errands. References and a background check are required for new drivers, […]
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UMaine Extension plans sugarbush leasing webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Land for Good plan to offer a webinar about the sugarbush lease process at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28. “Developing Sugarbush Leases” will include resources and best practices for assessing land value and land leases, and discussions of case studies relevant to maple producers considering a lease […]
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Maine Huts & Trails to open this winter
Maine Huts & Trails plans to reopen this upcoming winter season with renewed focus and energy and a hospitality experience thoughtfully evolved for the COVID-adjusted world. MH&T is reinventing itself with different thinking, with changes not to the experiences offered, but how they are offered. Previously, night-stays were offered by the bunk. Guests now will […]