SUMNER — The Congregational Church of East Sumner, UCC, has announced the retirement of the Rev. Howard MacMullen. He served the congregation and surrounding community from 2010-2019. While the Pastoral Search Committee is carrying out the process for a replacement, Sunday worship will continue with a rotation of guest pastors and speakers. Holy Communion will […]

FRANKLIN, Mass. — Dean College announces that Adam Canfield of Fryeburg has earned a place on the president’s list for the Fall 2019 semester. Area students who have earned a place on the dean’s list include: Bryanna Dumond, Gray; Lily-Anna Heathco, Auburn; Elisha Lesure, Bowdoinham; Wynter Morin, Bethel; Hannah Ranco, Bridgton; Brooke Shelley, Minot; Sarah […]

AUGUSTA – A new tool is available to Maine residents to help them learn about radon exposure in their communities. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides an online data tool that summarizes radon test results at the town, county and state levels, as well as eight years of household survey data about testing, […]

King Day pasta supper to benefit hungry BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick community will gather at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle St., from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Pasta Supper to raise funds for the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP). The nonpartisan event is […]

Alpha sessions to be discussed at meeting LEWISTON — A meeting on Alpha will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 122 Ash St. Enter on the Bartlett Street side. There will be a dinner, talk and small group discussion. The event is free. Alpha is […]

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Parks & Recreation Department announces the start of the Adult Futsal League for Friday nights from Jan. 31 to April 3. Pickup days for the indoor soccer games will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 17 and 24, to allow players a chance to meet new people and create teams. Team […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Youth Program has announced that Lewiston High School student Elena Ray Clothier will join Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Angus King in representing Maine in the nation’s capital during the 58th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program Washington Week, March 7-14. She will undergo an intensive weeklong study of the […]

OXFORD — A 3-T Auction of “talents, treats and treasures” will be held at Oxford Advent Christian Church, Route 26, on Saturday, Jan. 18, beginning at 5 p.m. with a free meal of beans, hot dogs, coleslaw and dinner rolls. The auction begins at 6 p.m. Featured will be homemade items, household treasures, art work, […]

NEW GLOUCESTER — New Gloucester Fire & Rescue Chief Toby Martin announces the department has received a grant for $10,000 from the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 4131 to assist with the purchase of a LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System. Martin said he launched a community Heart Safe Program five months ago and the Eagles […]

CASTLETON, Vt. — Kathryn Albert of Lewiston graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in theater arts from Castleton University following the successful completion of the fall semester in December 2019. Albert will be recognized during the 233rd commencement on Saturday, May 16, at the Castleton Pavilion.   SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Jordan MacDonald of Kents […]