DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts invites artists to submit work for a juried show of abstract art. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Ingrid Ellison, the juror, is a painter and arts educator working in oil, mixed media and visual journals. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree from American University […]
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Readfield student makes University of Connecticut dean’s list
STAMFORD, Conn. — Samuel Johnson of Readfield has been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at the University of Connecticut.
Waterville program offers child abuse prevention training
WATERVILLE — Child abuse prevention councils across the state are working together to provide training. Kennebec Valley Community Action Program’s Family Enrichment Councils are joining other councils to provide the Front Porch Project of Maine. The Maine Children’s Trust has collaborated with the network of prevention councils in every county to deliver the Front Porch […]
Wildlife habitat program to host tree, plant ID workshop
AUGUSTA — A tree and plant ID workshop, hosted by the Maine Wildlife Habitat Education Program, is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoor Education Center, 205 Church Hill Road. The free workshop is open to everyone, but registration is required. Those who attend are […]
Local students graduate from University of Connecticut
STAMFORD, Conn. — Three local students graduated recently from the University of Connecticut. They include Emilie T. Saulter of Farmington, Jessica Lynn Orloff of Waterville and Kallie Marie Goggin of West Gardiner.
House Republican leader proposes 5 members for Jan. 6 panel
Kevin McCarthy’s choices – including Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, who recently visited former President Donald Trump – are subject to approval by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Biden says his ‘killing people’ remark was call for Big Tech to act
He says the point of his rhetoric was to ramp up pressure on social media giants to take action on coronavirus misinformation.
Leftist rural teacher Pedro Castillo declared president-elect in Peru
He defeats his right-wing challenger by just 44,000 votes.
Oxford County town closes playground after someone removed bolts, screws from structures
The vandalism at Moore Park will keep the playground closed until replacement parts arrive from the manufacturer.
Plans for pro soccer stadium get rolled out to Portland officials
Backers say they have received ‘official approval as an expansion market’ in USL League One, contingent upon stadium development.