RANGELEY — The public is invited to participate in planning for the future of the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway at a meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. Join the session at https://bit.ly/RangeleyScenicByway. The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is working with the Scenic Byway Council to rewrite the Corridor Management Plan (CMP). The Rangeley […]
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Kora Shrine Oxford County FEZtival of Trees canceled due to pandemic
BETHEL — Kora Shriners of Lewiston have announced that the second annual Oxford County FEZtival of Trees, to have been held on the weekend, has been canceled due to the challenges of COVID-19. “On behalf of the 1,600-plus Kora Nobles that work hard to support our 22 Shriners Hospital for Children, I am disappointed to […]
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UMF gets federal grant to fund Virtual Global Classrooms Project
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has announced it has been awarded a nearly $200,000 two-year federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help fund a Virtual Global Classrooms Project. The project will create virtual global classrooms at universities in other countries where UMF students can collaborate with faculty and students, […]
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Drive-in holiday movies to help parish’s social ministry efforts
FARMINGTON — St. Joseph Parish in Farmington, as well as its sister parish, St. Rose of Lima in Jay, offer help and hope to those in the surrounding rural areas. That dedication and commitment has become a part of the fabric of the towns. The Narrow Gauge Drive-In, 15 Front St., will offer showings of […]
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Community briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 8
Exhibit celebrates 60th anniversary of Mt. Abram BETHEL — The Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum is hosting an exhibit celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Cross Brothers’ founding of Mt. Abram. The exhibit, at the Robinson House of the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society, will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. select […]
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Spruce Mountain announces first-quarter honors
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced its first-quarter honor roll. Seniors Highest honors: Drew Delaney and Kaden Maberry. High honors: Julianna Adams, Alicia Bridges, Hannah Coates, Rachel Hanson, Kaitlyn Paul. Honors: Auriana Armandi, Abigail Bernard, Jordan Blais, Jordan Blanche, Megan Brown, Alexia Davis, Jack Gilbert, Sara Henderson, Rhys Howard, Hanni Johnson, Ainsley Kachnovich, […]
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Warming station opens for Auburn residents
AUBURN — As many households remain without power following the weekend’s winter storm, the city opened the Auburn Senior Community Center as a “warming and charging station” on Monday, Dec. 7. The center, behind Hasty Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park Road, will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for any Auburn resident who […]
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Virtual Turkey Trot 4 Hope benefits Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine
NORWAY – The 2020 Virtual Turkey Trot 4 Hope was held Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26-29. Participants completed their four-mile or one-mile route wherever and whenever during the event. Fundraisers competed for prizes, submitting photos and race results on social media. The top fundraiser received a one-night stay at the Old Saco Inn. Other prizes included […]
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USDA launches AskUSDA to streamline customer services
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched its AskUSDA Contact Center program. The AskUSDA Contact Center will serve as the “one front door” for phone, chat and web inquires, transforming how the public interacts with USDA. Prior to the creation and implementation of AskUSDA, members of the public had to navigate […]
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Students give back to community during Advent
LEWISTON — Advent is a special time at Saint Dominic Academy’s Lewiston campus, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, where students look forward to acts of kindness as they prepare for Christmas. This year is no different. Even during a pandemic and contending with daily protocols, the school community is still driven to complete service projects as […]