AUGUSTA — The Maine Natural Areas Program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has introduced an updated marsh migration model and a comprehensive report. This initiative aims to help communities and land managers identify critical areas necessary for the inland migration of tidal marshes anticipated under projected sea level rise scenarios. Maine’s approximately […]
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Organization aims to inspire young Mainers to run for office
Maine Youth Action, a youth-led organization, has won national Call For Kindness competition, sponsored by Riley’s Way Foundation, that encourages young leaders to apply for grants that fund initiatives that strengthen their communities and inspire kindness. The funding will be used for the development of a project called the Maine Youth Political Portal. It will […]
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Schools attend 25th Maine Model United Nations Conference
GORHAM — The 2024 Maine Model United Nations Conference — with over 380 high school student participants — began Wednesday, May 8. The three-day conference, held at the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham campus, brought students from schools across the state (along with one from New Hampshire) to debate pressing international issues including: maternal health, […]
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New HeadStart Early Learning Center coming to Bethel
BETHEL — Serving children ages 6 weeks through 5 years, a new childcare and early learning center is coming to Bethel after $1.45 million in federal and state funding was approved. “MSAD 44 has been proud to partner with Community Concepts in an effort to establish this important and much needed resource for area families,” […]
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Saint Dominic Academy’s Elementary Campus names honor roll students
LEWISTON — Saint Dominic Academy’s Elementary Campus has announced its fourth quarter honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. HIGH HONORS Grade 3: Jason Lac and Liliana Richardson. Grade 4: Margaret Barriault, Bellamy Cyr-Guzowski, Emmalyn Little-Fish and Dania Gikundiro. Grade 5: Mia Baril, Kaylin Bussiere, Emilia Gradwell, Jillianna Mason, John Porter, Jaxson Roy and […]
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Spruce Mountain Summer Rec program to begin June 24
Spruce Mountain Summer Rec is taking registration signups for its 2024 summer recreation program, which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 24 to Aug. 2. Fridays are half days from 9 a.m. to noon. Rec will be held at the current Spruce Mountain Middle School, 23 Community Drive in Jay. […]
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Naples club offers Memorial Day free cruise for veterans, active duty military
The Naples Lions Club invites veterans and active duty military, and their families, to a free Memorial Day cruise on the Songo River Queen II, set for 4 p.m. Monday, May 27; rain or shine. People are asked to bring an ID or documentation to show active or prior military involvement. Boarding on Long Lake […]
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Apple Blossom Benefit Brunch set for Hazel Hill Orchards May 25
TURNER — Hazel Hill Orchard’s sixth annual Apple Blossom Fundraising Brunch is set for Saturday, May 25, at 59 South Livermore Road. People can choose from two seatings: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds from the brunch go to the Tiger Takeout Food Pantry at Tripp Middle School. Brunch includes Hazel Hill’s […]
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Apple Blossom Fundraising Brunch set for May 25 in Turner
TURNER — Hazel Hill Orchard’s sixth annual Apple Blossom Fundraising Brunch is set for Saturday, May 25, at the 59 South Livermore Road orchard. Guests will dine outside by the apple blossom trees with a view of the Androscoggin River Valley. Seatings are offered from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
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Memorial Day events set for Jay/Livermore Falls/Fayette areas
Local Veterans organizations and their auxiliaries plan to hold wreath-laying services on Monday, May 27, at select war memorials in the area. Jay VFW Post 3335, American Veterans Post 33 and American Legion Post 10 will have members participating. The ceremony at each location will include a color guard, wreath laying, prayers and a firing […]