The Rumford Public Library Children’s Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities, is underway, and the library is offering adults a reading challenge. Now through Friday, Aug. 26, the library’s adult patrons also can participate in Book Bingo. Each Bingo box includes a challenge for readers, such as a book with a one-word title; a book […]
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Video: Watch the action at the Monmouth Fair
Photos and a video from the second day of the four-day fair.
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Mechanic Falls Adult Education honors 2022 graduates
MECHANIC FALLS — Twelve Regional School Unit 16 Adult Education students were honored at a graduation ceremony June 10 in the Elm Street School gymnasium. Teacher Susan Lasselle credited graduates with the ability to take the school situations or life situations that didn’t allow them to obtain a traditional high school diploma and rise above […]
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Photo: No horsing around in Auburn
A young rider concentrates on her form as she trots around the ring during a private lesson.
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Auburn library to host talk about city’s Taylor Pond
AUBURN — Naturalist Dana Little plans to talk about the natural history of Taylor Pond — including its geological origins, Native American history, colonial history, ecology, wildlife diversity, water quality and recreation — from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 29. His talk will be held in the Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library, […]
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Photos: Fun in the pond on the first day of summer
People enjoy the water Tuesday afternoon at Range Pond State Park in Poland.
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Photos: It’s strawberry season
Pick-your-own strawberry fields at Chipman’s in Minot opens Monday morning.
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Poland 6th graders observe Arbor Day with tree ID walk
Sixteen sixth graders from Poland Community School, accompanied by teacher Ell Fanous, observed Arbor Day with a tree identification walk on April 29 in the Heart of Poland Conservation Area. The group was led by Town Forester Fred Huntress and Poland Conservation Commission naturalist Alan Audet, according to a news release from Barry Morgan, co-chair […]
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Franklin County adult ed students graduate
The Franklin County Adult and Community Education held its graduation ceremony June 2 in Farmington. Twenty students completed multiple tests to achieve their HiSET or worked long hours to gain their adult education diploma. Each one was celebrated at the event with anecdotal stories about their adult education experience, according to a news release from […]
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Norway cancer center receives grant from SMH
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine recently received a $2,500 grant from Stephens Memorial Hospital to support the Center’s Live Well Program. “This grant is to help fund wellness programs, education, and resources available to individuals in our community who have been impacted by cancer,” said Andy Patstone, president of Stephens Memorial Hospital, according […]