LEWISTON — The Pastime Club has awarded $5,000 to its 2022 scholarship recipients. They include Ella Charpentier, Merrimack College; Jamie Doucette, Spa Tech; Shane Kilby, University of Southern Maine; Aubray Lincoln, Central Maine Community College; Abbigail Martin, St. Joseph’s College; Kyle Odgen, University of Maine, Orono; and Russell, Springfield College. Check out other […]
November 2022
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Johnson Hall’s Festival of Trees set for Dec. 2-4
Johnson Hall is scheduled to present the fifth annual Festival Of Trees on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 and 4, at Life Community Church at 46 Church St. in Gardiner. Because the hall is under construction, the festival was moved to the church. Festival of Trees will be held 4-8 p.m. Dec. 2, […]
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Norridgewock library gifted bench for children’s section
The Norridgewock Public Library has been gifted with a new bench for its children’s section in memory of Avis Emery, a lifelong resident of Norridgewock who died in 2021. Children have been drawn to the bench from the moment it was installed. Stored underneath are preschool books. Young children can explore their choice of book, […]
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ArtWalk Gardiner to feature works by local artists Dec. 2
ArtWalk Gardiner is set to continue its 16th year at 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in artists’ studios, galleries, shops and other venues throughout historic downtown Gardiner. People can join a free evening of arts and community, featuring unique works by local artists. There will be something for everyone — works ranging from painting, printmaking, […]
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Madison Area Memorial High recognizes honor students
Madison Area Memorial High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Madison Askew, Maci Belanger, Ashlee Clough, Cody Cook, Leila Daskowski, Peyton Estes, Callan Franzose, Natalie Haley, Austin Mercier, Amzi Olson and Isaac Ouellette. Honors: Olivia Askew, Carissa Coltrain, […]
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Ceramicist’s work to be displayed starting Dec. 2 at Bridgton gallery
BRIDGTON — Guest artist Guenola Lefeuvre’s “Textured Porcelain” work is scheduled to be on display Friday, Dec. 2, through Monday, Jan. 2, at Gallery 302 at 112 Main St. A meet and greet reception in Guenola’s honor is set for 5-7 p.m. Dec. 2. Guenola creates ceramic pieces, organic in form, which are inspired by […]
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Olde Fashioned Christmas Festival set for Dec. 2-4
The Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual Olde Fashioned Christmas Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-4, at Boothby’s Orchard & Farm on 366 Boothby Road in Livermore. The festival is set for 4-7 p.m. Dec. 2, 2-7 p.m. Dec. 3 and 2-5 p.m. Dec. 4. There are […]
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Literary tea event set for Dec. 4 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Recycled Shakespeare Company is beginning its 10th season with Tea and Troubadours: A Literary Tea, set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in the hall of the South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. The tea party is the setting for an afternoon of poetry readings highlighted by songs old and new. An […]
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Ag department urges care with healthy plants, labeling requirements
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry reminds Mainers sending holiday greenery that they can save time and money and prevent product loss by shipping only healthy plant material. “Shippers should be aware of the many state laws and regulations regarding the movement of plants and forest products,” said Carole Neil, assistant […]
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UMaine System recognizes inaugural Alfond Ambassadors
The new UMS program awards scholarships to students from historically underrepresented communities.