AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is set to hold a Women Veterans Appreciation Day at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Maine State House in the Hall of Flags. The event will feature guest speakers, veteran-centric organizations, and representatives to provide connection […]
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Wise Women Move event set for Lewiston June 7
LEWISTON — The Center for Wisdom’s Women is set to hold its Wise Women Move event on Friday, June 7, at 143 Blake St. Chapel. Heidi Audet and Rosa Storer will guide attendees in stretching, breathing, and dancing to heal the body through movement. This is an all-levels, all-abilities workshop that is free to those […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors receives $10K grant
Neighbors Driving Neighbors is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from Maine Council on Aging through Hannaford Supermarket’s Connection, Health and Equity Through Food (CHEF) program. CHEF was launched in 2023 to improve the health and well-being of diverse older adults through greater access to food and social connection. Neighbors Driving Neighbors’ mission is to […]
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Maine’s annual Wild Blueberry Weekend to return Aug. 3, 4
Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for its fourth consecutive year and scheduled for Saturday to Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4. The event is organized by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate and learn more about the state’s native berry by exploring multiple Maine wild blueberry farms that […]
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Ag department, FarmRaise launch online disaster assistance decision tool
The partnership further expands an online library of disaster assistance and farm loan program reference resources and decision aids.
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Thomas College names spring term honors lists
WATERVILLE — Thomas College has announced that 418 students earned honors designations for the 2024 spring term, representing 66% of the undergraduate student body. President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Bismark Akoto, Elena Marie Alderman, Fuad H. Alew, Logan A. Alexander, Daniel Ampofo, Randy Amponsah Ankomah, Felicia Boadiwaa, Apraku Jackson, Bryce Arbour, Zoe Mae Austin, Lindsay Louise […]
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Student Craft Institute inspires local students
DEER ISLE — For nearly 40 years, the Student Craft Institute has brought high school juniors and seniors from larger cities and small towns to some of the most remote parts of the state and coastal communities to campus for an immersive program. This year’s institute ran May 17-19. Instructors included Addison de Lisle […]
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Bates College to hold Clean Sweep yard sale June 9
LEWISTON — Bates College is set to host its Clean Sweep yard sale on Sunday, June 9. Doors open at 8 a.m. at the Bates Underhill Arena, 145 Russell St. This year’s event is in support of John F. Murphy Homes. The bulk of the sale items come from Bates College students who donate an […]
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West Paris church plans Rhubarb Festival for June 8
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris is set to hold its annual Rhubarb Festival from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the 208 Main St. church. The festival will include homemade rhubarb and strawberry rhubarb pies, cakes, cookies and fresh rhubarb, all prepared by church members and friends for this fundraiser. […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club recognizes May 28 winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met May 28. Rosemarie Goodwin of Lewiston and Les Buzzell of Auburn placed first. Linda Smith of Oxford and Ron Reynolds of Auburn came in second, with Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Mike Quinn of Otisfield, third; Roger Labbe of Lisbon and Pat Quinn of Otisfield, fourth; and Joan Quinn and […]