FARMINGTON — The “I Read I Care” summer reading program at Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St., is set to run from Tuesday, June 18, to Friday, Aug. 9. One can sign up any time over the summer in person, or by calling 207-778-4312 or emailing joanne@farmingtonlibrarymaine.org. Children of all ages read and listen to […]
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No-till training offered June 19 at Bowdoinham farm
BOWDOINHAM — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a farm visit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, at Stonecipher Farm at 1186 River Road. Farmer and owner Ian Jerolmack will discuss no-till farming techniques and marketing. This event is geared toward people interested […]
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Frances Perkins Center awarded $750K Mellon Foundation Humanities in Place grant
NEWCASTLE — The Frances Perkins Center has been awarded a $750,000 grant by the Mellon Foundation, the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities. The center is the first organization in Maine to receive funds from the grant program, that “supports a fuller, more complex telling of American histories and lived experiences by deepening […]
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Free virtual summer equine speaker series offered this summer
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes anyone who owns or cares for equines to participate in the virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series. Three events, all of which will start at 6 p.m., will be held on the following days: Thursday, July 11: Alicia Harlov from the Humble Hoof Rehabilitation Center and podcast […]
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Help needed for Fly Rod Crosby Trail Clean-Up in Phillips June 22
PHILLIPS — Join the High Peaks Alliance from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, for Trail Stewardship on the Fly Rod Crosby Trail. The HPA’s Recreation Ranger Matt Kusper will lead volunteers to complete a few projects. “Volunteers can meet us at the Cascade Stream Gorge Trailhead, where we’ll hike to the […]
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Saint Dominic Academy – Auburn Campus lists honor students
Saint Dominic Academy – Auburn Campus, has announced its fourth quarter honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. PRINCIPAL’S LIST: Grade 12: Rieslynn Bernier, Logan Carey, Connor Cyr, Anna Geyer-Shaheen, Timothée Ouellette, Abigail Piotrowski, Kyle Reed and Aiden Walling. Grade 11: Rohen Brown, Kassidy Cote, Jack Gilpatric, Anna Theriault and Curtis Wheeler. Grade 10: […]
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Leavitt Area High School recognizes honor students
TURNER — Leavitt Area High School has announced its second semester honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest honors Seniors: Logan Berube, Julia Bickford, Nola Boutaugh, Jada Boutin, Sydney Bullard, Noah Carpenter, Lucas Castro, Logan Chaput, Cambry Cutter, Andrew Davis, Samantha Deblois, Gabriel Durazo, Brayden Greenlaw and Keagan Hawksley. Also, Benjamin Krebs, Tamara […]
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Lewiston Center to offer series of digital literacy workshops this summer
LEWISTON — The University of Maine at Augusta Lewiston Center, at 51 Westminster St. Suite 162, is set to offer a series of digital literacy workshops this summer. The workshops are free and open to the public. Affordable Internet, Google Accounts and services over the internet are topics to be covered. To learn more and […]
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Lewiston High School student receives $1.5K scholarship
LITTLETON, Mass. — Madeleine Albert of Lewiston, a senior at Lewiston High School and captain and MVP of the girls’ varsity soccer team, is one of seven graduating high school seniors to be awarded a John F. Condon Memorial Scholarship of $1,500 by Hanscom Federal Credit Union. The scholarship is named after a former Hanscom […]
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Ripple Retreat to hold alcohol-free music festival in West Paris June 22
In addition to providing a fun, family-friendly, sober event for the community, proceeds from the festival will go toward the creation of a multipurpose room at Ripple Retreat.