POLAND — The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot, and Poland held a visual arts contest with the theme of ‘Hope’. Entries were submitted for two age groups and were judged by club members at the April 25 meeting with the following winners being selected: These entries will be submitted to Optimist International […]
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ARWC and call for volunteers
AREA — ARWC needs volunteers to help with the Volunteer River Monitoring Program. It involves early morning water quality testing using meters twice a month for the summer. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ferg Lea at flea.arwc@gmail.com. Join a diverse group of participants for the Annual Androscoggin River Watershed Conference on […]
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OHCA Honor Roll
OXFORD — The following students have earned academic honors for the 3 nd Quarter of the 2023-2024 OHCA school year. Congratulations! Students who have earned Highest honors (grades A- or above) in all subjects: Samuel Gelinas, Grade 9 Brennan Licata, Grade 9 Liam Wheeler, Grade 9 Students who have earned Honors (grades B+ or above) […]
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Local DAR Chapter receives grant
AREA — Who doesn’t enjoy celebrating Independence Day, July 4? In just two years, this day takes on even greater significance as July 4, 2026 is the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. In anticipation, Congress established the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission in 2016 to plan and orchestrate “America 250″ to lead the nation in commemorating our […]
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Climate Convergence with NPR’s Living on Earth
NORWAY — The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy will host its fifth annual 2030 Vision Climate Convergence on May 17 and 18 in downtown Norway under tents at the recreation park on Cottage Street. This year’s convergence, themed “Connect Catalyze Create,” will continue to build momentum for climate action in western Maine and beyond during […]
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Free welding training offered
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their MIG Intensive 80-hour. May 20 – July 11, 2024. Register Today. Information and registration for the free program are available at centralmaine.cc/workforceapply Learn a new […]
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Teen wins statewide guitar competition
MECHANIC FALLS — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce the teen winner of its Third Annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. Fourteen-year-old Jack Marston, a Cape Elizabeth High School freshman, placed first in the statewide contest open to Maine high school teens, grades 9-12. Marston will receive […]
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County retired teachers meet
AREA — OCEA-R, Oxford County Educators Association-Retired, met at the south Paris First Congregational Church on April 19. President John Kimball called the meeting to order shortly after 11 a.m. The usual business was conducted. We were updated on the legislature’s consideration of issues affecting retired teachers. A discussion was held around the options for […]
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Heat Pump Installer summer training set
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their Heat Pump Installer Training. Information and registration for the free program are available at centralmaine.cc/workforceapply. This 40-hour course meets the Efficiency Maine Heat Pump Installer […]