The Children of St. Michael’s Church (Joyful Noise) under the direction of Susan Trask lead parishioners in song. Trask directs both choirs (youth and adult) of St. Michael’s Church. She meets with the children every Sunday for 45 minutes of rehearsal. The children then perform at least one song every Sunday for the parishioners. The […]
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Phoenix Award winner
Spruce Mountain High School senior Paije Crockett holds her Phoenix Award, flanked by teachers Sikwani and Nathan Dana.
Spruce Mountain student wins award
Rhys Howard, a sophomore at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay, holds his Phoenix Award for September. His parents, Kelly and Daniel Howard, stand with him.
A cappella choir to perform at rotary breakfast
The Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club will be serving a breakfast prepared by Kristie’s Cafe at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn. The Edward Little A Capella Choir will perform. The cost for attending this annual event is $10.
Topsham man awarded engineering scholarship
DURANGO, Colo. — Elliot Bowie, of Topsham, was awarded an Engieering Scholars Program scholarship from Fort Lewis College. Bowie is earning a BA in engineering. The National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math program awarded funding to Fort Lewis College to launch the Engineering Scholars Program. Each ESP student is matched to […]
Rangeley Lakes boat inspection season ends with no invasive plants found
RANGELEY — Volunteers for Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust patrolled more than 90 miles of shoreline in the Rangeley Lakes region last summer looking for invasive plants. Not one was been found. Taking to kayaks or canoes, teams of patrollers paddled along the shoreline mapping plants throughout August and September, when the plants are at peak. The […]
Museum L-A awarded arts grant
MINNEAPOLIS — Museum L-A was selected as one of only 20 museums throughout the United States to receive a grant from Aroha Philanthropies through its initiative Seeding Vitality Arts in Museums. Chosen from a competitive field of applicants, Museum L-A will partner with Aroha Philanthropies in this initiative designed to support the development and expansion of […]
Church program seeks donations of children's winter boots
HARRISON — Papa’s Boots is a mission from the Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. The mission was formed in the memory of Bruno Leino. Leino was one of 14 children of Finnish immigrants, a WWII veteran, husband of 61 years and father of five who always said at Christmas as he gazed at all the […]
Community sales
CARTHAGE — A benefit spaghetti supper and silent/Chinese auction for Linda Berry will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., or until sold out, on Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Carthage Town Office. Cost will be $10 per person and $5 for children 10 or younger. Proceeds will help Berry with medical costs associated with her cancer treatment. […]
Midcoast Humane to hold special holiday adoption weekend
TOPSHAM — Midcoast Humane is teaming up with Petco for “All for Holiday Homes,” a large-scale adoption weekend on Dec. 1 and 2 at the Petco store in the Topsham Fair Mall. Dozens of puppies, kittens, adult dogs and cats will be up for adoption and awaiting their forever homes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday […]