FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is offering to the public its 14th annual Constitution Day commemoration with a discussion of significant past and upcoming cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Presented by Jim Melcher, UMF professor of political science, the event took place on Oct. 7 in Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning […]
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2nd workshop in genealogy series to be held Oct. 26
LEWISTON — The Franco-American Collection (FAC) at the University of Southern Maine (USM) will host the second of a series of online workshops exploring personal history and memory. B.J. Jamieson, Maine State Library’s genealogy librarian, will present a webinar on basics of genealogy with a focus on Franco-American genealogy research from 1 to 2 p.m. […]
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Emergency Conservation Program sign-up begins in Sagadahoc County
LEWISTON — A lack of moisture over an extended period of time has caused producers in Sagadahoc County areas to suffer from the effects of severe drought conditions. Farms and ranches experiencing severe drought conditions may be eligible for cost-share assistance under ECP. This disaster program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm […]
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Community briefs for Thursday, Oct. 22
Change of meeting date for snowmobile club DURHAM — The Tri-Town Penguins Snowmobile Club of Durham, Freeport and Pownal has had a change of meeting date. The club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the Acacia Masonic Lodge, Rte. 136. Masks and social distancing are required. New members are welcome. For more information, […]
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Silver Star presented to George Laplante family in Legion ceremony
SABATTUS — The Harry J. Conway Post 135, American Legion, recently hosted a posthumous Silver Star Award presentation for George Laplante. The event was coordinated by Sen. Susan Collins and hosted by Post Commander Joseph Michaud, who read the Silver Star Medal narrative. They were assisted by Col. Andrew Gibson, chaplain, Maine Army National Guard, […]
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Pink Feather Foundation VP explains program for Rotarians
NORWAY — Vice President and co-founder of Pink Feather Foundation Jen Kyllonen addressed the Rotary Club of Oxford Hills recently, sharing her passion for the program and giving the history of the organization. Kyllonen said it is a teachers’ outreach program to provide “clothing to Maine’s students with dignity.” Teachers can go to foundation website […]
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Community briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 21
Drive-thru supper to benefit Seminarian Fund LEWISTON — In an effort to support men discerning the Lord’s call to the priesthood, Holy Family Council 10019, Knights of Columbus, will host a special drive-thru supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the parking lot of Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. All proceeds […]
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Long-time volunteer at Maine Veterans’ Home in Paris retires at age 89
RUMFORD — John Kezal, 89, has been honored for nearly two decades of dedicated service to the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris. Due to COVID-19, the veterans’ home staff was not able to thank Kezal in person. Instead, he received a plaque and clock through the mail for his outstanding commitment to veterans. Kezal […]
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Food for Thought to consider benefits of cannabis at session
LEWISTON — The University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn Senior College will present a Food for Thought discussion on cannabis at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Joel Buckman has done classes and short workshops on the medical aspects of cannabis in the past. He will discuss the benefits of cannabis, specifically for senior citizens. The session […]