Miko Marks and Rissi Palmer plan to take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. Marks is a country singer songwriter on the rise and Palmer’s gift lies in reaching across all musical boundaries. While she made her mark in Country Music, she is equally […]
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Bishop announces 3 priest assignments
Bishop Robert Deeley has announced three priest assignments. The assignments are effective immediately, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Monsignor Andrew Dubois has been appointed director of the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Seminarians. This appointment is in addition to his current role as pastor of […]
Auditions for ‘DIVA, A Love Story’ set for Rangeley May 7
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts group plans to produce a live musical “DIVA, A Love Story” in July. Auditions will be held from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Those who can’t make that audition date, or need help finding a song with which to audition, can […]
Mt. Abram High School recognizes honor students
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. High honors Grade 12: Josey Arms, Madison Contreras, Hope Daggett, Isabella Norster, Emily Pillsbury and Abigail Wilcox. Grade 11: Samuel Cockerham, Willow Emery, Ryleigh Frost, Payton Mitchell and Sydney Sillanpaa. Grade […]
Ag department announces Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program through Friday, May 26. Among CRP enrollment opportunities, Grassland CRP is a unique working lands program, allowing producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while conserving grasslands and […]
Extension offers facts, workshops on seasonal foods
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers information and workshops to help consumers find, grow, use, preserve and store in-season fruits and vegetables in Maine. Seasonal activities for May are featured in several online bulletins and fact sheets, including: Facts on Fiddleheads; Facts on Edible Wild Greens in Maine; Fruits for Health: Rhubarb; and […]
War and Treaty concert planned at Strand Theatre
War and Treaty will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. Husband-and-wife team Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter have amassed a following as eclectic as their sound itself, with incredible voices and a bluesy but joyful fusion of Southern soul, gospel, country, and rock-and-roll. Tickets cost $26 […]
Local students make Husson University Online dean’s list
BANGOR — Two local students have been named to the dean’s list by Husson University Online. Reilley Paige Fleck of Oakland is enrolled in the online Bachelor of Science in psychology program. Brooklyn Gaghan of Winthrop is enrolled in the online Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration and public health program. Full-time online students who […]
Rangeley arts to hold ‘Odd Couple’ auditions April 30
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is scheduled to hold open auditions from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, for the RFA Summer Live Theater event “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Performances will take place Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 10-12. This comedy opens as a group of men assemble […]
Community program to host resource fair in Sabattus April 30
SABATTUS — Community Care Backpack Program plans to hold a community resource fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Oak Hill Middle School, 40 Ball Park Road. The event will include food trucks, face painting, raffles, Mr. Drew, haircuts and fire trucks. People can receive free information about local and surrounding […]