LITCHFIELD — Aidan Shannon of Litchfield was presented Scouting’s highest honor, Eagle Scout rank, on Aug. 22, in a ceremony at the Shannon home. He is a member of Winthrop Troop 604. Shannon’s project was building six benches and helmet-holders and installing them for the local recreation department baseball program. He would like to become […]

BRISTOL, Rhode Island — The following local residents were among the students who received their degrees in May from Roger Williams University as part of the class of 2020: Austin Smith of Greene, MS in Criminal Justice 4 + 1 Program. James Theriault of Winthrop, MS/JD in cybersecurity.   BOSTON — Massachusetts College of Pharmacy […]

Farmington Fair turkey supper still on the menu FARMINGTON — In early July, the 180th edition of the Farmington Fair was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one of its traditions will continue on this year due to dedicated parishioners at St. Joseph Parish. The Farmington Fair turkey supper will be held Saturday, Sept. […]

YARMOUTH — The following area students have attained honor roll status for the second semester at North Yarmouth Academy:  Highest honors Grade five: Ellie Sahlman of Pownal. Grade six: Nathan Geary of Gray. Grade seven: Celeste Merrill of Pownal, Caitlin Michaelis of Auburn and Genevieve Vaillancourt of Lewiston. Grade eight: EmaRae Ackerly of Topsham, Gabi Muehle […]

LEEDS — The recent closures brought about by the COVID-19 virus have curtailed the the Leeds Historical Society’s planned programs, but members have taken advantage of the time to put the finishing touches on the renovation of the history center, the former Leeds Town Office. People are invited to see the renovations, check out some […]

ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation has launched the Conservation for All and the Maine Land Protection grant programs to support organizations and projects in Maine dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors. The program provides general support grants to organizations and projects that build strong connections between people in Maine and […]

LEWISTON — Expressing gratitude and appreciation for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic will be the first task undertaken by the incoming 2020-2021 Lewiston Youth Advisory Council (LYAC). Planning for a virtual celebration, “That’s Right; You’re Essential,” is underway.  As such, LYAC is seeking recognition input from the Lewiston community on individuals/groups […]

BRIDGTON — The duck has arrived. She was late this year and found to her surprise that the water level in Stevens Brook was too low for her ducklings to race and that there was a pandemic going on so all events had been canceled.  But she landed anyway to announce the race will be […]

AUBURN — The U.S. Department of Education has announced that Central Maine Community College (CMCC) will receive two federal Student Support Services (SSS) grants totaling $597,000 a year to help more students succeed in and graduate from college. The grants will amount to almost $3 million for the five-year grant period and will serve 295 […]

A federal law passed in 2004 requires that all schools that receive federal funding provide a course to all students on the Constitution of the United States on Constitution Day, Sept. 17. The Founding Fathers ratified the Constitution on Sept. 17 in 1787. All public and private schools are urged to observe the law and […]