GRAY — The Maine Wildlife Park on Route 26 is holding an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 8. Admission is free. The park has over 30 species of native wildlife on display, plus gardens, nature trails, a fish hatchery snack shack, and interactive exhibits and displays. Maine Game Wardens will be […]
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Lisbon, Sabattus looking for Stormwater Survey input
Lisbon and Sabattus are looking for input on their stormwater survey, developed by Bates College students, on how well they have achieved getting this information out to the public. It is open to any resident of Lisbon and Sabattus and can be found online at tinyurl.com/androscoggin. Maine Department of Environmental Protection is the issuing agency […]
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Friends of Maine State Parks announces pilot project
The Friends of Maine State Parks, in cooperation with the Bureau of Parks and Lands, are pleased to announce a pilot program to provide Maine State Park Vehicle Passes for day-use at Maine State Parks to 10 community libraries located across the State of Maine. The 10 libraries include Belfast Free Library, Bridgton Public Library, […]
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River Valley youth bound for Boys State
RUMFORD — Post 24, American Legion, has selected Cameron Gallant, Bryce Cormier, Aaron Cameron, Skyler Santillo, William Sorensen, Garrett Garbarini, Ethan Laubauskas and Gabriel Ladd, students at Mountain Valley High School, and Alex Gorham from Dirigo High School, to participate in the American Legion Boys State. The program, a one-week intensive education program of government […]
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New Dairy Improvement Fund loan program announced
AUGUSTA — The Dairy Improvement Fund (DIF) is a new revolving loan program to help Maine dairy farms and enterprises fund capital improvements to maintain and enhance the viability of their farms. The DIF program will assist farms that are engaged in the commercial production of cow milk or cow milk products. It was developed […]
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Sabattus American Legion installs officers
SABATTUS — Members of the Harry J. Conway American Legion Post 135 and its auxiliary recently installed officers for 2018-19. Joan Caron installed auxiliary officers, who were presented with a pin and a sash. They are: President Denise Michaud, 1st Vice President Jennifer Caron, 2nd Vice President Cheryl Shearer, Secretary/Treasurer Teresa Bradford, Chaplain Debra Devoe, […]
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Five generations gather
Monique Provost, 95, of Lewiston gathered recently with her family members, celebrating the birth of the newest family member and Provost’s great-great-granddaughter, Raelynn Roy, who is 3 weeks old in this photo. Pictured in the front row are, from left, Bailey Richardson holding Carter Richardson, both of Westbrook; Kelly Michaud holding Ivey Michaud, both of Lisbon; […]
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Teen Summer Reading Program to kick off at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — Auburn Public Library will kick off the Teen Summer Reading Program from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, Conference Room. Teens can learn about the program and listen to Chicks with Sticks steel drummers. Teens can listen to and learn about music and several showcase their musical talents. The program runs June […]
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Hope Association seeks planters RUMFORD — The Hope Association in Rumford is seeking donations of planters for its Briar Patch Greenhouse in Mexico. Donations may be brought to the What-Not-Shop. For more information, contact 207-364-4561 or www.hopeassociation.org. Rumford Seniors to visit museum PERU — The Rumford Seniors will visit the Maine State Museum on Wednesday, June […]
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Youth Lifetime License Program established
GREENE — The Brandon S. Bubier Memorial Foundation of Greene has announced a new memorial Youth Lifetime License Program. Family members have created this program to commemorate Brandon S. Bubier, who was killed in an automobile accident at the young age of 21. Bubier was an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved to ride anything […]