JAY — A Totes for Teachers event, for local teachers and school staff to stop by and pick up back-to-school supplies, was held Aug. 25 and hosted by OTIS Federal Credit Union. Following the event, remaining items were donated to two schools within Regional School Unit 73. OTIS FCU employees Josie Metivier, Jasmine Jackman and […]
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Poland Grange honors town clerk with citizen award
POLAND — Town Clerk Judy Jordan Akers was presented with the Excelsior Grange Community Citizen Award at a Aug. 26 gathering at the 1231 Maine St. hall with more than 75 people in attendance. She was chosen for the award because of her 48 years of outstanding service to the town of Poland. Akers also […]
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Auburn area students earn theater’s Eastman Scholarship
AUBURN — L/A Community Little Theatre President Tim Cowan recently presented the Eastman Scholarship to Maria Groover and Maddy Dubois before a performance of the recent CLT production of “The Little Mermaid.” Both recipients have been active with CLT and were recognized for their dedication and achievement in the performing arts, according to a news […]
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Monmouth teen builds town beach stands as Eagle Scout project
MONMOUTH — Macgyver Blundon, a 17-year-old senior at Monmouth Academy, has worked as a lifeguard at Monmouth Beach for the past two summers and noticed how the lifeguard stands were in need of replacement and likely wouldn’t make another season. In an effort to help his hometown, Blundon, a member of Scout Troop 604, is […]
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Franklin Savings Bank Foundation Grants $51K in local scholarships
Franklin Savings Bank’s Community Development Foundation has this year awarded $51,000 in college scholarships to 21 students from 11 local high schools and four technical centers. Recipients benefited from scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $3,000. Scholarships awarded to the area high-schools have been specially designated for students with an inclination towards business-related programs, covering areas […]
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Area students earn University Credit Union scholarships
The following University of Maine System and Maine Maritime Academy students were recently awarded $1,000 University Credit Union scholarships. Evan Allen of Avon plans to attend Maine Maritime Academy to study marine systems engineering. Hailey Blanchette of Madawaska plans to attend the University of Maine to study communication sciences and disorders. Henry Hilton of Wilton […]
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Peru student graduates from North Shore Community College
DANVERS, Mass. — Michaela Ryerson-Wing of Peru has graduated from North Shore Community College. Check out upcoming area events!
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SNAPSHOT: Oxford Hills club welcomes newest Rotarian
The Oxford Hills Rotary Club recently welcomed its newest member, David Knox. His classification will be Fire Chief. The South Paris resident is the new chief of the Norway Fire Department. Check out upcoming area events!
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Sabattus man receives Auburn church Rose Window Award
The First Universalist Church of Auburn has awarded its 2023 Rose Window Award to John Spruill Jr. of Sabattus. Recipients are models of Unitarian Universalist principles and make exceptional contributions to their faith community. Board Member Betty Lynne presented the award at Auburn UU’s annual meeting in June, in recognition of Spruill’s significant impact on […]
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Rumford library to be home to butterfly box
Rumford Public Library plans to install a butterfly box. “It will be a beautiful addition to our Plotted Plants’ pollinator gardens,” said Serena Theriault, library assistant and lead gardener of the library garden, according to a news release from the library. The box will allow patrons to watch the natural life cycle of the monarch […]