June 25, 1789: Hancock and Washington counties, the fourth and fifth Maine counties, are set off from Lincoln County, temporarily making the map of Maine counties look like five north-to-south zebra stripes. Hancock County, located on the state’s east coast, is now the home of Acadia National Park and the Maine Maritime Academy. It also […]
2020
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Sarah Clark, Portland: Not too cool to be my hero
Hero worship is an idea that now seems limited to important people who do extraordinary things, like Michelle Obama, Gov. Cuomo or Justice Sonya Sotomayor. I am now almost 60 and I have almost forgotten that hero worship when you are young is different: bigger, attainable, a tangible thing. I am 11 years younger than […]
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National Digital Equity Center to offer free statewide digital literacy classes online
Classes are designed for students of varying experience levels, from those who are new to computers and tablets to more advanced users interested in learning about specific applications or subjects.
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Wentworth Institute of Technology spring dean’s list
Local residents include Emma Whitney, Neil Stottler, Phoebe Lyman, Kaitlyn Darveau, Matthew Sekerak, Benjamin Ames and Zachary Steele.
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Virtual reading of play ‘Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love’ set for July 1
A virtual reading of “Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love” by Brad Fraser and directed by Jake Van Hoorn will be presented by Pride Arts via Zoom from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. Tickets are $10. The ticket link is web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10540225. “Shocking when it first premiered in 1989, this Canadian […]
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Theater at Monmouth’s 2020 Virtual CampShakes to offer three sessions via Zoom
CampShakes is looking for young people who play well with their friends and are imaginative, energetic, and excited to explore Shakespeare with Theater at Monmouth this summer. The best way to explore Shakespeare is hands-on and on your feet, and CampShakes will do just that for students entering grades 4-8. Classes in voice, movement and […]
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Farmington church to hold benefit yard sale July 10-11
Old South First Congregational Church, 235 Main St., Farmington, will hold a two-day benefit yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine Friday and Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11. COVID-19 protocol will be followed with social distancing and face covering when social distancing is not possible, according to a news […]
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Gardiner Area High School lists top 10 grads
Gardiner Area High School has announced its top 10 graduates for the class of 2020. The graduates are listed by rank, according to a news release from the high school. Abigail Folsom is class valedictorian. She is the daughter of Jeffrey and Rebecca Folsom of Pittston. During her time at GAHS, she has been a […]
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Jacob Folsom makes Norwich University dean’s list
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Jacob Folsom of Gardiner has been recognized on the 2020 spring semester dean’s list at Norwich University. Full-time undergraduate students, who earned a semester grade point average of at least 3.40 and had no failures in the previous fall or spring semester are awarded dean’s list honors. These students cannot have any […]