Dirigo High School students earning classroom awards in the following subject areas are, from left, Brandon Harris, Physical Education; Ella Couture, Algebra/Mathematics; Franny DePalma, Advanced World Issues; Matthew Crocker-Walton, Biology; Destiny Langlais, Science; and Jeremy St. Germain, Chemistry. Absent from the photo are Hailey Heiser, U.S. History; Tyler Sterry, Alternative Ed; Devon Fletcher, AP Language […]
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Whiting Farm director to speak at L-A Rotary Lunch Club
AUBURN — Kim Finnerty, director of Whiting Farm, will address the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club at noon Thursday, April 19, at the Village Inn, 165 High St. Finnerty received a BA in chemistry from West Virginia University in 1996. Agriculture became an important topic for her while she was a teacher at Edward Little High […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust to celebrate Earth Day with clean-up, hike
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust is celebrating Earth Day by hosting two special free events on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22. The public will be able to beautify the community in the morning and stretch their legs the following afternoon with a hike to the summit of Bald Pate Mountain. Loon Echo, […]
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Herbert Hotel placed on National Register of Historic Places
KINGFIELD — The Herbert Hotel has been entered in the National Register of Historic Places, according to Kirk F. Mohney, Maine Historic Preservation Commission director. The designation indicates that the property has been documented, evaluated and considered worthy of preservation and protection as part of the nation’s cultural heritage. The Herbert is a small-town hotel […]
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UMF receives grant to support urban internships in publishing or film
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has received a Procter & Gamble grant from the P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation for $10,000 to help support urban internships for students in publishing or film. Funds from the grant will be used to help two UMF students majoring in English or creative writing […]
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Art Quilts Maine display at Farmington Public Library
Art Quilts Maine supports members in their exploration of contemporary quilt art, inspires creativity and individuality and promotes the understanding, appreciation and recognition of contemporary quilters in the state. The goals are accomplished by the sharing of member resources, demonstrations and other activities such as workshops and exhibits. The works of over a dozen quilters […]
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Foster Tech Center holds Recognition Assembly
Foster Tech Center held the final Gold Day Program Recognition Assembly of the year. The following students were recognized by their peers and instructors: front row from left, Tyler Sweetser, Computer Tech, Mt. Abram; Fletcher Dellavalle, Digital Media, Rangeley; Denesha Begin, Forestry, Mt. Abram; Rena Voter, Business Ed, Accounting, Mt. Blue; and Matt Gallant, Business […]
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Farmington library art raffle winners
The Farmington Public Library has announced the winners of the photography raffle. Winner Mike Farrell is pictured holding “Maine Cars” by Leon Gin. The Farmington Public Library has announced the winners of the photography raffle. Winner Steve Kaiser holds a photo by Derek Hayes.
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Steeple Assessment Grant awarded to Chesterville meeting house
CHESTERVILLE — Structural work to stabilize the steeple of the 167-year-old Chesterville Center Meeting House may soon be underway, due to assistance from the Maine Community Foundation. The nonprofit foundation provides funding and incentives for community-building programs throughout the state, with the aim of ensuring a strong future for all Maine residents. In this case, […]
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Owls to visit Auburn Public Library
Chewonki Owls of Maine will visit the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 19. The library will host the Chewonki Foundation’s Traveling Natural History Program in the Androscoggin Community Room. Learn about the barred owl, screech owl and the great horned owl, all native to Maine and New England. The […]