PARIS — Paris Public Library’s Novel Idea Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, to watch “The Breadwinner.” The section is based on a recent club selection. The animated film is rated PG-13 for some violence. The film compliments Deborah Ellis’ realistic junior fiction trilogy of “The Breadwinner,” “Parvana’s Journey” and “Mud […]
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Active threat training Thursday on UMF campus
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington personnel, law enforcement officers, fire crews and emergency medical workers will conduct active threat training from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m Thursday, June 21, throughout the campus. Authorities are asking the public to stay clear of Mallett Hall, Ricker Hall and Roberts Hall. For more information, contact […]
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Boxberry students celebrate
Sylvie Gill presents her work on cryptozoology to potter Jesse Stevens of Sweden and parent Rachel LeBlanc at Boxberry School in Harrison. Students and families gathered to celebrate 2017-2018’s last trimester of learning. Students studied everything from Aztec culture to cryptozoology to animal adaptations. They also performed three songs they wrote with teachers Marlena Lantos […]
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Summer reading program at Farmington library
FARMINGTON —The “Reading Rocks” summer reading program at Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St., will run from Friday, June 15, through Saturday, Aug. 4. The program is for children of all ages who will read and listen to books, keep a record of their reading and win prizes donated by local businesses. All RSU No. […]
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Telstar Super Stars
Telstar Middle School Super Stars for May are, from left, sixth-grader Mariah Palmer, seventh-grader Felicity Indermuehle and eighth-grader Ava Hopps. Principal Mark Kenney said Super Stars demonstrate kindness, respect, positive leadership, positive attitude, academic success and perseverance that “makes our school a better place.”
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Mt. Blue Students of the Month
Student of the Month Awards for the fourth quarter at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington were presented to, from left, senior Rebecca Harmon, junior Hallie Pike, senior Brian Hayes, sophomore Katie Holmes and freshman Isabelle Decker. Students are selected by faculty based on academic performance, community and school activities, character, attendance and overall outstanding […]
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Western Maine broadband plan to be presented June 25
PARIS — The Maine West Regional Broadband Technology Plan and recommendations for improving internet connectivity in northern Oxford County will be presented from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 25, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School on Route 26. Mark Ouellette and Susan Corbett with Axiom Technologies will present the plan and answer questions. Twenty-plus […]
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Rumford Seniors upcoming trips to visit Cabbage Island, ride railroad
PERU — The Rumford Seniors trip committee announces upcoming trips. Carpooling to The Norlands: July 17. Admission is $10. Lunch will be at LaFleur’s, and participants are responsible for paying for their own lunches. Bus to Cabbage Island, Boothbay Harbor: Aug. 15. Cost is $87. Clydesdale Farm: September trip to Merrimac, New Hampshire; the date will […]
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Skeet shooting at fish and game WATERFORD — Recreational skeet shooting is held at 1 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Waterford Fish & Game Association, Route 118. The public is welcome and should bring a shotgun and ammo. The cost is $3 a round of 25 targets. For more information, call 207-583-2268. […]
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First Universalist Church of Auburn, UU, to ordain Donna Dolham
AUBURN — The First Universalist Church of Auburn, Unitarian Universalist, will ordain Donna Dolham into the Unitarian Universalist ministry at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at 169 Pleasant St. The service is open to the public. Donna Dolham has served as intern and sabbatical minister with the First Church and Parish, Unitarian Universalist, in Dedham, […]