LEWISTON — Lewiston Public Library, one in a cohort of organizations and individuals throughout the state hosting a Maine Humanities Council Discussion Project this summer, will have as a theme “Maine at 200: How Should Life Be?” The virtual Discussion Project is a new, flexible text-based program that meets the needs of Maine communities, whether […]

POLAND — The winners of the annual Bruce M. Whittier Scholarship were recently announced, with four Poland Regional High School seniors each receiving a $1,000 award. Scholarships were awarded based on academic achievements, volunteer work, extracurricular participation and an essay. Scholarship winners are: Alyssa Ann Gagne, daughter of Kevin and Tracy Gagne of Minot. She […]

SOUTH PARIS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers that they have until Monday, Aug. 3, to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local FSA county committees. Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program, including the current Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, may be nominated […]

Hazardous waste collection on Saturday NORWAY — A Household Hazardous Waste Collection will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 25, at the Norway-Paris Solid Waste Facility, 39 Brown St. Residents are asked to adhere to the CDC COVID-19 regulations that are in place and remain in their vehicles. Trained staff will inspect […]

CORRECTION: The following brief, originally published Saturday, July 18, contained some inaccurate information. WAYNE — Cary Memorial Library’s 11th annual lobster roll lunch packed to go will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. The Friends of the Library will offer lobster or chicken salad to be picked up across from […]

LEWISTON — While school activities came to an abrupt halt due to COVID-19, one special and long-awaited annual field trip for some young students in Lewiston came right to their front door. “A letter for me!” an excited Abdikafi Abdikadir says while opening a hand-delivered letter that was written by his “Big Sister” and Bates […]

FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has received a mini-grant from SeniorsPlus and intends to utilize the money to further outreach in helping seniors receive the state credits for which they are eligible: Property Tax Fairness Credit and Maine Sales Tax Fairness Credit. As a recipient of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic […]

NORWAY — In response to COVID-19-driven increases in food insecurity and interest in outdoor recreation, the Maine West Initiative is challenging people across the Oxford Hills, greater Bethel and the River Valley areas to earn cash rewards for local food pantries by completing 300 outdoor adventures. People can now sign up for the Second Nature […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library will be open by appointment starting Tuesday, July 21. Browsing by appointment will be available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. COVID-19 safety guidelines will be in place. Patrons should be alone, wearing a cloth face covering and carrying only their library card. Five people will be allowed in at a time […]

LOWELL, Massachusetts — Isaac Preston Elie of New Gloucester was among the graduates honored by UMass Lowell’s virtual commencement on May 29. Elie received a master of science in engineering degree in plastics engineering.   STORRS, Connecticut — The University of Connecticut announces that two area students have graduated. Jessica Yasko of Bethel has graduated […]