SALEM TOWNSHIP — Mt. Abram High School has announced its top 10 seniors for the Class of 2024 by rank. Payton Mitchell of Freeman Township is the son of Jonah Mitchell and Mackenzie Dudley. He plans to attend Thomas College to study sports management. Ryleigh Frost of Strong is the daughter of Keith and […]
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Nominations sought for Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented annually by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to an individual dedicated to the stewardship and wise use of Maine’s natural resources, and who has been active in the Maine outdoors for a lifetime. The award […]
Skowhegan Walmart Supercenter reopens following store transformation
Walmart associates held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community celebration, recognition of store associates, vendor samples from other vendors, a community-inspired mural and more on May 17.
John Hiatt concert set for Waterville Opera House
John Hiatt plans to take the stage at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at The Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt’s finest album is 1987’s “Bring the Family;” other catalog highlights […]
Four Directions launches 2nd round of Native American Artisan grants
The application deadline is Friday, May 31.
Carly Pearce to headline concert to benefit Rangeley Health and Wellness
All proceeds support the many services provided by Rangleley Health and Wellness.
On Music: IMY2 trio’s Annalise Mahanes talks about Maine debut at musical festival in Farmington
I really like finding new-to-me bands, especially when they are heading to Maine — such is the case with the trio of Annalise Mahanes (vocals), Cal Tucker (bass) and Michael Monahan (guitar) better known as IMY2. These rockers will perform on Sunday, May 26, at the Sandy River Music Festival in Farmington and to that […]
Maine Woodland Owners to host tree identification day
Maine Woodland Owners is set to hold its first free Tree ID Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1, at four locations — Searsport, Farmington, Brownville, and Winthrop. During this all-ages event, foresters will guide attendees through Tree ID Trails and demonstrate ways to accurately identify common tree species. Information guides and materials […]
Winthrop student named a National Merit Scholarship recipient
Max Cheng, a senior at Winthrop High School, has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship recipient. Each year, about 1.5 million juniors take the PSAT. From this pool, the 15,000 highest scorers advance as finalists, with 2,500 ultimately being awarded the National Merit Scholarship. Selection of the scholars from the finalist pool was conducted […]
Falls Fire Co. seeks donations to benefit baseball teams
Each year the yard sale earnings go to maintain Philbrick Park and sponsor the Hawks Majors and Minors baseball teams, purchasing items like uniforms, bats, balls and chalk.