The Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club has announced its January RSU 16 Student of the Month recipient, Ben Cushman. An eighth-grader from Bruce Whittier Middle School, Cushman is described by his teachers as a student who exemplifies the school’s core values on a daily basis: Empathy, Integrity, Perseverance, Loyalty, Compassion and Responsibility. […]
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Historical society to hold first photo contest
MECHANIC FALLS — The Mechanic Falls Historical Society will hold its first ever photo contest. The theme is “Mechanic Falls – It is here, now and everywhere.” Photographs submitted must have been taken of Mechanic Falls and the contest open to residents as well as non-residents. They are seeking amateurs, semi-professionals or people who are […]
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Beekeepers invited to Auburn presentation
The Androscoggin Beekeepers Club will host master beekeeper Phil Gaven of The Honey Exchange in Portland on Wednesday, Feb. 13. It will be held in the vestry of the West Auburn Congregational Church, 811 West Auburn Road, and is open to the public. The discussion will focus on methods for backyard queen rearing with the ultimate […]
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Winthrop team recognized at State House
The Winthrop High School field hockey team, winners of the 2018 State Class C championship, stand in the gallery as members of the Maine House of Representatives recognize them Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the State House in Augusta. The Winthrop Ramblers beat the Spruce Mountain High School Phoenix of Jay 3-1 in the championship game […]
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University of Maine offers adult degree completion program
ORONO — The Bachelor of University Studies is the University of Maine’s degree completion program for busy adults. For students who can’t attended classes full time, the B.U.S. program provides an opportunity to develop a course of study that encompasses their interests and makes maximum use of transfer credits. The program also is available in a […]
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Winthrop library to host writer/forester as guest speaker
WINTHROP — The Bailey Library will host forester and writer Laurie Apgar Chandler at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29. The event is part of the ongoing Winthrop Lakes Region Forum and is sponsored by the Winthrop Public Library Foundation. Chandler will read from and discuss her new book “Upwards,” which tells the story of Chandler as […]
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Library to celebrate poet WATERFORD — A celebration of American poet Mary Oliver will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Waterford Library, 663 Waterford Road. Attendees are invited to bring their favorite poems to share and discuss. The public is welcome. Snowmobile club to meet NORWAY — The Norway Trackers Snowmobile […]
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Class gatherings
RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1952 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Gatch’s, 137 Rumford Ave. All classmates, spouses and friends are invited. — DIXFIELD — The Stephens High Class of 1956 luncheon will be at noon Thursday, Feb. 7, at Ellis Variety on Weld Street. All classmates and a guest are welcome.
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Cancer Resource Center announces February activities
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine announces its February events. Yoga Warriors — 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, at Posabilities, 15 Tannery St., Norway. This free gentle yoga class will support healthy living for individuals facing the challenges of cancer through gentle movement and breath, supportive restorative […]
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Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet RANGELEY — The fourth annual Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet will be held Sunday, Jan. 27, at Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, 524 Saddleback Mountain Road. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 10. Classes include 10- and 20-mile nordic groomed, 10- and 20p-mile single track mix, and a 10-mile […]