HARRISON — Gail Phaneuf – a playwright, educator, composer, actor and director and a 40-year summer resident of Harrison – has been named the artistic and executive director of the historic Deertrees Theatre, providing performing arts entertainment to the Greater Maine region since 1936. Phaneuf recently relocated permanently to Harrison from Boston, where she will […]
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Well done news for Saturday, Dec. 26
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Eliza Beaudin of Lewiston has been named to the Elmira College dean’s list for the fall 2020 term. Full-time undergraduate students registered for at least 12 computable credit hours and earning a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher at the end of Term I or Term II are placed on […]
Auburn library new year classes to begin with ‘Slow Flow Yoga’
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library announces a Slow Flow Yoga class, led by instructor Tisha Bremner. This is a moderately challenging class where pose variations will be offered to help everyone find their level of success. Have a yoga mat, a yoga block or two and wear comfortable clothes that will allow movement. The […]
Livermore resident named Miss Holiday Angel Teen
LIVERMORE — Livermore resident Kayla Adams was crowned teen delegate at the Miss Holiday Angel Pageant of 2020 on Dec. 20 – an event held virtually due to COVID-19. Adams was crowned for her outstanding volunteer work, her hardworking demeanor and her passion for helping others. The pageant benefited the Maine Children’s Home for Little […]
Community briefs for Saturday, Dec. 26
Friday trash to be picked up on Saturday in Lewiston LEWISTON — Monday through Thursday trash/recyclable pick-up will follow the regular schedule for the week. However, with Christmas on Friday, Dec. 25, trash normally collected on Friday will be collected on Saturday, Dec. 26. All trash must be curbside by 7 a.m. on that date. […]
Spruce Mountain Middle School lists honor roll
JAY — Spruce Mountain Middle School has announced its honor roll. Grade Six Honors: Madeline Bell, Wyatt Brewster, Kenley Bruen, Hunter Buote, Erin Chen, Caden Frazier, Emma Furka, Zoe Gaboury, Faith Hanson, Amelia Holland, Jacolby Jackson, Dyllan Jewell, Owen Kelvey, Morgan McDaniel, Madelain Morrell, Isabella Niemi, Kaleigh O’Donnell, Mikenna Phillips, Samuel Pike, Kaylee Post, Malarie […]
Dempsey Center receives grant to support rural areas of Maine
LEWISTON — The Dempsey Center, a provider of cancer support services in Lewiston and South Portland, has received a $100,000 grant award from Jane’s Trust, a charitable foundation in Boston. The funding will make possible Dempsey Center’s Maine Cancer Support Telehealth Program, a new initiative to bring holistic cancer support to rural populations in Maine. […]
Hamann selected as Monmouth Academy’s November student
MONMOUTH — Isabelle Hamann, class of 2024, was selected as Monmouth Academy November student of the month. Hamann is a member of the varsity soccer team, Future Business Leaders of America, robotics, MA Drama and Student Government. In presenting the award, Michelle Neal, math teacher, remarked, “Seeing Izzy’s growth, leadership and dedication inside the classroom, […]