UMA AUGUSTA — UMA President Jenifer Cushman announces the 2023 Fall Semester Full-Time President’s List To qualify for the full-time President’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of 100-level or higher UMA coursework (exclusive of pass/fail courses); and maintain a semester grade point average in these courses of 3.8 or higher. […]
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Paris Parks & Rec offers dog sled rides
PARIS — The Paris Parks & Recreation Department has announced its latest special event. They are partnering with Heartsong Kennels of Paris to offer Oxford Hills residents of all ages exciting 15-20 minute Dog Sled Rides through the beautiful woods! Experience the wondrous joy of riding behind 6 trained huskies that love to run, with […]
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Dean’s List
UMA AUGUSTA — UMA President Jenifer Cushman announces the 2023 Fall Semester Full-Time Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Full-Time Dean’s List, a student must be matriculated in a UMA degree program; complete 12 or more credit hours of 100-level or higher UMA courses (exclusive of pass/fail courses); and earn a semester GPA in these […]
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Paris library’s new books
PARIS — The Paris Public Library added the following books to its collection in January 2024. For more information, or to reserve a title, please call the Paris Public Library at 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net. Fiction: Keri Arthur – Killer’s Kiss; Aurora Ascher – Sanctuary of the Shadow; Mary Balogh – Always Remember; Jen Beagin […]
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Gun safety awareness Sabbath urged
AREA — The Maine Council of Churches, in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Maine and the Maine Gun Safety Coalition, has invited faith communities across Maine to observe a ‘Gun Safety Awareness Sabbath’ during the weekend of February 16-18. Participating congregations of all faith traditions are being asked to incorporate prayers about gun safety […]
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Hope Association’s 49th Ride-In coming up
AREA — It’s hard to believe that the Hope Association’s 49th Snowmobile Ride-In is only a few weeks away. The Ride-In will take place on Sunday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and will be held at New Hope Residential Home, located at 91 Highland Terrace in Mexico, across the street from the […]
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DAR urges teachers to apply for classroom grant
AREA — Molly Ockett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution encourages local teachers to apply for the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom Grant. Proposed projects must directly benefit students in the classroom. While funds may be used for supplies and educational resources, the applicant must detail how these items will help further the educational goals […]
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Backyard Reflections
Star Beings? The well-known author Leslie Marmon Silko has a very interesting idea – that star beings come to Earth, crossing over occasionally when the membranes of parallel worlds are more permeable than usual. She painted some star beings and they spoke to her without words…. Some were not friendly; most of hers lacked compassion […]
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Rumford-based school district plans groundbreaking for Mexico school
Mountain Valley Community School will be built on Highland Avenue in Mexico.
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Farmington Fire Rescue buying new compressor to fill portable air tanks
The department was awarded a more than $70,000 federal grant last year.