This summer Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) is challenging its members and all farm and food enthusiasts to an epic, self-guided scavenger hunt. Participants can choose their own adventure to explore farms close to home or further afield and complete a range of tasks — from visiting farm stands and farmers markets, to packing a picnic […]
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Community briefs to run June 23
Auburn library opening on Wednesday AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will reopen with limited services on Wednesday, June 24. The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Summer reading will take place online. Check the website, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, for more information or call 207-333-6640 or email@auburnpubliclibrary.org. Fairbanks School […]
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New pastor at West Paris Baptist Church
WEST PARIS — Pastor Mace Wilder and his wife, Kortney, have been sent to West Paris Baptist Church from Village Missions. They arrived in May in the middle of Maine’s Covid 19 Pandemic. Wilder graduated from Word of Life Bible Institute in 2016 and began a series of pastoral internships. He joined Village Missions in […]
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Well Done to run June 23
WATERVILLE — Area residents graduated from Colby College on May 24 as part of the Class of 2020. They were among the 480 seniors who received a bachelor of arts degree. Joseph Paluso of Windham majored in biology with a neuroscience concentration and attended Windham High School. Paluso is the son of Cheryl and Eugene […]
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Jay-Niles Memorial Library lists summer reading programs
JAY — Jay-Niles Memorial Library will offer two summer reading programs this year outside the library. “Take and Make” packets will be available for the young people’s program. Priscilla Pineau, children’s librarian, has spent numerous hours working on tweaking the summer reading program and creating the packets for the children to pick up outside the […]
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‘Friends on the 4th’ 5K is going virtual in 2020
WINTHROP — This year’s Friends on the Fourth 5K is going virtual. While the community won’t be able to come together at Norcross Point on Maranacook Lake, the group is moving forward and preparing for the work of protecting the lakes. Visit the Friends at www.watershedfriends.com or runsignup.com to register. Once registered, participants have one […]
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Central Maine Community College announces dean’s list students
AUBURN — Central Maine Community College President Scott E. Knapp has announced the dean’s list for the spring semester. Students on the president’s list earned a semester grade point average of 3.9 or higher on a 4.0 scale. High honors denote a minimum GPA of 3.6 and honors recognizes those with a minimum GPA of […]
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Community cancellations to run June 20
Church cancels chicken pie supper for summer HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church has had to make the decision to cancel the monthly chicken pie suppers. Because of the coronavirus and concern for the health and safety of guests and church cookers and servers, as well as the difficulty in complying with the […]
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National Digital Equity Center offers online classes
MACHIAS — The National Digital Equity Center has announced that it is now offering digital literacy and computer skills classes online statewide. Classes are free and cover a range of topics, including For Work and Business, For Home and Education and Aging Well with Technology. All classes are taught through live webinar sessions by local […]