The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service considers ‘military training under present conditions a threat to the short-term and long-term conservation of the Taylor’s checkerspot.’
May 2014
Detroit motorists under siege in ‘Carjack City’
Gas stations are taking steps to protect customers, and the city has formed a special police team to go after suspects.
Reunion set for Mt. Blue’s class of 1994
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School’s class of 1994 will celebrate its 20th class reunion at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at The Rack Restaurant, in Carrabassett Valley. Cost is $25 per person. Reservations must be made prior to June 14. Accommodations can be made by calling 237-2000. Reunion rates are available. For more information, […]
Mid-Maine Chambers plans Leading Women’s Luncheon Series
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will bring Chief Justice Leigh Saufley to speak at the Chamber’s Leading Women’s Luncheon. The event is set for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at O’Brien’s Event Center. Each event in the series features a woman who has achieved great success in her field as guest speaker. Though […]
KVCC Open House scheduled June 3
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College will hold an open house for programs in health, business, sustainable agriculture, education, and culinary arts on Tuesday, June 3. The open house will run from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Campus Center of King Hall. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. […]
Scholarships available for nontraditional students
ELLSWORTH — Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s James and Marilyn Rockefeller Scholarship Fund. This renewable scholarship supports Maine residents who are on a “road less traveled” and seek educational experiences that will change their life and the lives of people around them. Eligible applicants will be adults returning to school […]
Hospital Auxiliary to host Community Tea
FARMINGTON —The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual community tea from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. The tea, which is free and open to the public, will include information sharing, refreshments, and live entertainment. The tea will begin with refreshments of sandwiches, fresh […]
Mt. Abram events planned for seniors
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Mt. Abram High School will host two special events to honor the class of 2014 and their parents/guardians. Seniors and their families are welcome to attend the annual Mt. Abram Staff Breakfast for Seniors and Senior Recognition Night. The first event, the Mt. Abram Staff Breakfast for Seniors, will be served by […]
Scholarships available for business students
ELLSWORTH — Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund. This renewable scholarship is designed to support graduates of a Maine high school who are enrolled full-time in pursuit of a business degree and who will be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year. Preference is given to applicants […]
Solon announces special town meeting
SOLON — The town of Solon will hold a special town meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Town Office Conference Room. One item to be considered is to trade in its 2008 Sterling truck and to spend up to $71,000 from the Highway Equipment Reserve account to purchase a 2015 tandem axle truck and […]