It is neat, at my age, when everything old is suddenly new again, well, in a sense, I guess. If you are a fan of the legendary trio of Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, a.k.a. the Bee Gees, the Waterville Opera House is the place to be on June 8 because that is where the […]
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Disease, weed management workshop for Christmas tree growers set for Cornville
CORNVILLE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a course, Integrated Disease and Weed Management in Christmas Tree Production, from 3-6:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Quinn’s Tree Farm, 290 West Ridge Road. Participants can learn how to apply crop protectants using backpack sprayers safely and efficiently. Other topics covered include […]
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Foodie Fest set for June 7 in Farmington
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is set to hosts its second annual Foodie Fest from noon to 10 p.m. Friday, June 7, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 8. The event, to be held at the Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High St., offers food trucks, entertainment, childrens activities and bingo. There is a […]
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Waterville’s Dirigo Labs wins Stage One of the SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Dirigo Labs as a Stage One winner for the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC). Dirigo Labs, based in Waterville, will receive a $50,000 cash prize for its impactful and inclusive approach to nurturing a collaborative national innovation ecosystem to advance small business research and development from ideas […]
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Inland Hospital in Waterville debuts high-tech surgical tool
WATERVILLE — Northern Light Inland Hospital officials have announced the addition of a new high-tech tool called the da Vinci Xi surgical system. The system features 3D robotic equipment that is controlled by the surgeon and is considered an extension of their hands, according to a press release. The surgeon guides the robot to make […]
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Kingfield-based nonprofit child care center breaks ground for expansion project
Maine Mountain Children’s House, a Kingfield-based nonprofit child care center, officially broke ground on a $760,000 renovation and expansion project May 3. The project will more than double the center’s available slots for children, meeting the needs of the continually growing waiting list, according to a news release. In 2018, Maine Mountain Children’s House […]
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Farmington society to host Tulip Tree Tea Party
Music will be provided on the sun porch by the Maine Harp Circle.
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Maine College of Health Professions names 2024 graduates
Maine College of Health Professions conferred 87 degrees May 3 at its commencement ceremony at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Andrea Donaghue of Portland, Natalie Miller of Portland, Laura Trimboli of South Berwick and Amanda Veilleux of Pepperell, Massachusetts. Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Ava Cameron of Ashland, Andrea […]
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Here’s our listing for Memorial Day events around central Maine
Hallowell, Sidney, Wayne and Whitefield prepare for events to honor the soldiers who died while serving the nation.
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UMaine at Augusta selected as partner for Envision Resilience Challenge
AUGUSTA — The Envision Resilience Challenge, a multi-university design studio and community engagement initiative developed by philanthropist Wendy Schmidt, have announced that its fourth year of programming will take place in Maine. University of Maine at Augusta has been selected as one of eight university partners to participate in this year’s challenge. Other participating universities […]