BUCKFIELD — The Buckfield Senior High School Class of 2025 (serving the towns of Buckfield, Hartford, and Sumner) will be hosting an online auction to fundraise for their Project Graduation and Senior Trip. The fundraising goal is $5,000. We are currently seeking donations from local businesses. We are requesting certificates or goods we can place […]
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Chadbourne completes intensive research project
WORCESTER, MA — Ava Chadbourne, of Sweden, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project entitled ‘Monitoring Parking at Logan Pass’. At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project […]
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More about Bethel’s library
To the Editor: A follow-up to Rose Lincoln’s comprehensive January 4 article about the Bethel Library and our imminent new arrival: Oscar Arciga was born January 5, and we appreciate the warm welcome by so many. The library could not provide the welcoming, creative, and educational space described in Rose’s article without strong support from […]
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Agriculture education scholarship available
STATE — Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture, or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). The Guerrette FFA Scholarship Fund provides one, $1,000 scholarship […]
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New Balance awards $250k to WFLT for Roberts Farm
NORWAY — This fall, The New Balance Foundation (NBF) awarded a $250,000 grant to the Western Foothills Land Trust (WFLT) in support of the Roberts Farm Classroom project. The funds granted by NBF will provide additional support on top of Federal funds approved by the district. Since 2012, The New Balance Foundation has supported […]
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Nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year
STATE — The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year. Maine’s County and State Teachers of the Year serve as advocates for teachers, students, and public education in Maine. “Maine is home to […]
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Hannaford offers healthy eating, budget meal-planning webinars
STATE — Customers interested in eating healthier and meeting their budget goals in the New Year will have the opportunity to receive free guidance and tips from registered dietitians at Hannaford Supermarkets. Year-round, Hannaford dietitians offer complimentary in-store and online discussions. Many of their January topics – Nutritious Meals on a Budget and Meal Planning […]
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17th Memorial/Honor Tree
To the Editor: On the front lawn of the Methodist Church, located at 79 Main Street, is a lighted Christmas tree. Since 2006 we have had an annual Memorial/Honor tree. Donors purchase a bulb in memory and/or in honor of someone they know. Many people from Bethel and other towns in Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, […]
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This ‘n That
Lunch OTISFIELD — Otisfield’s first Community Lunch of 2024 will be Wednesday, January 17 from 11:30-12:30 at the Community Hall, 292 State Route 121. On the menu is soup, sandwiches, a variety of salads, cookies, coffee, and iced tea. For soup, there will be Broccoli Cheddar, Minestrone, and Chicken with Rice. Sandwiches include Chicken Salad […]
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Yes, democracy is sacred
To the Editor: Stephen Singer completely missed the mark by celebrating Shenna Bellows in the wake of her misguided decision to reject former President Donald Trump’s Maine primary petition (“Bellows’ Road to the national spotlight”, Advertiser Democrat – from the Press Herald – p. B4, January 4, 2024). In her decision, the Secretary noted “I […]