Elm City Bridge Club Victory during the June 4 duplicate session for Elm City Bridge Club went to Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig. Maureen Brochu and Jessie Gunther placed second, and Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice, third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. […]
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Producers, landowners can sign up for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. The signup runs through Friday, June 28. Grassland CRP, offered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands and provide important […]
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Gardens of Lincoln County tour returns June 22
The gardens, which are in and around Wiscasset and Nobleboro, feature woodland environments as well as sunny country gardens.
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Winthrop High School awards, scholarships presented during Class Night
Winthrop High School has announced the awards and scholarships given out at the class of 2024’s Class Night on May 31. The Faculty Recognition Award is given to a student, who through perseverance has self challenged to grow and achieve. This year’s winner is Avry Jones. The Stephanie Lunt Memorial Award for Outstanding Sportsmanship is […]
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ShineOnCass Foundation awards 2024 scholarships
The ShineOnCass Foundation recently presented three scholarships, totaling $6,000, to local seniors who make service and kindness part of their everyday life. The ninth annual ShineOnCass Memorial Scholarship, in memory of Cassidy Jean Charette, was presented to Brayden Perry of Oakland. Perry will receive a $4,000 scholarship to Merrimack College, where he plans to pursuing […]
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Rotary District Conference set for Waterville June 21-23
WATERVILLE — Rotary District 7790 is set to host a three-day district conference from Friday to Sunday, June 21-23, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., and Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. The conference is likely to bring many first-time visitors to the city, all to support District Gov. Tina Chapman. Waterville supports […]
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Lawrence High School recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’24
Hallie Firmage is named valedictorian, and Gavin Lunt salutatorian.
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Erskine Academy names top 10 seniors
Aaralyn Gagnon is valedictorian, and Nolan Burgess salutatorian.
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Workshop on worm composting for beginners set for June 22
WINSLOW — A workshop on worm composting for beginners, hosted by Jock Robie, is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 22, at Sisters of St. Joseph Center, 80 Garland Road. The workshop is free. All materials will be provided. Five participants get a free worm bin. To register or for more information, visit [email protected]. […]
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Grant to help rural schools train STEM teachers
ORONO — With rural schools facing significant shortages of highly qualified teachers, particularly those in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development will use a grant from the National Science Foundation to boost support for future and current STEM educators in rural school districts. The […]