ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation’s Investing in Leaders of Color Program (ILOC) seeks applications. The program is part of MaineCF’s racial equity strategic work, which is building the field of people and organizations to increase the quality of life for all Maine people. The ILOC program is designed for nine people of color in […]
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Community briefs to run July 14
Table is offering free drive-by meal NORWAY — The Table will hold a free drive-by white chili meal on Saturday, July 18, in front of the Norway Grange, Whitman Street, from 11 a.m. and serving until the meals are gone. Guests can enter Whitman Street from Main Street and pull over in front of the Norway Grange […]
Community cancellations to run July 14
Reeds Mill Church cancels summer services MADRID — The Reeds Mill Church trustees have voted to cancel the remaining summer services due to COVID-19. The church is only open for Sunday services throughout July and August. “It is heartbreaking to not hold services there this summer,” a spokesperson said. “It is such a special and unique place […]
Well Done news to run July 14
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut — Eisa Lee of Lewiston has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester at Fairfield University. In order to be placed on the dean’s list, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have […]
University of Maine announces spring 2020 dean’s list
ORONO —The University of Maine recognizes students for achieving dean’s list honors in the Spring 2020 semester. Androscoggin County Auburn: Perry Amos, Isabel Bassett, Victoria Beliveau, Alexis Bellefleur, Dalton Bouchles, Samuel Braga, Nick Davis, Hannah Dubay, Avery Elliott, Abigail Fisher, Sabrina Fisher, Spencer Frahn, Sarah Hammond, Sofia Hartley, Nathaniel Hernandez, Halle James, C.J. Jipson, Kaylee […]
Community cancellations
Historical society cancels year’s schedule MINOT — The Minot Historical Society has canceled all scheduled meetings for the remainder of 2020. The decision was considered, and the welfare of members and guests weighed heavily in the final decision. The society has canceled the annual Sundays in August services at the Center Minot Church, 512 Center […]
Dixfield student takes first place in Arrive Alive contest
DIXFIELD — Dirigo High School graduate Adrianna Belskis was named a winner in the 16th annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest sponsored by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein. The contest asks students to come up with a creative message about the dangers of drinking and driving and/or distracted driving. Belskis’ poem won first place for […]
Relicensing information session set on Aziscohos Hydro Project
RANGELEY — Brookfield Renewable will host an information session on the relicensing of the Aziscohos Hydro Project in Lincoln Plantation. Area residents and camp owners of Aziscohos Lake are encouraged to attend. The session will be held at Rangeley Inn & Tavern on Friday, July 17, with one-hour sessions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]