Maine dentists have donated $102,000 worth of free procedures for low-income women and child survivors of domestic abuse through the Finding Our Smiles initiative, according to the statewide nonprofit Finding Our Voices, which runs the program. Twenty-two Maine survivors have benefited from the 18-month-old program, which also restores health and helps to rebuild lives. The […]
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On-farm workshop on vegetable, hay production set for May 21
PENOBSCOT — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a farm visit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at King Hill Farm, 29 Faerie Kingdom Road. Farmer/owner Paul Schultz will share methods of harvesting and storing vegetables and discuss the farm’s hay production. This […]
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UMaine Farmington names 2024 graduates
The University of Maine at Farmington’s 2024 graduates from Maine are as follows. Acton: Cassidy Paker, B.S., Special Education; Alfred: Nickyia Lovely, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies – Professional Studies; Anson: Alexander Urszinyi, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness; Atkinson: Jessica Gervais, B.S., Elementary Education; Auburn: Christian Beliveau, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administation; Emily Farrington, B.A., English, Summa […]
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Former camper to lead summer recreation program in Jay
Emma DiPompo of Jay is co-directing with Jared Berry of Livermore.
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Wilton police respond to ATV access route complaints
The Wilton Police Department is looking for ways to better educate and enforce ATV laws and statutes in the community in response to increased complaints.
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Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers to offer summer presentations
The Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers is planning four presentations at Lincoln Academy in the ATEC building this summer at 81 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle. This an opportunity to meet local beekeepers and learn more about the art and science of keeping bees healthy and productive. Saturday, May 18 marks the first presentation, which runs […]
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Maine CDC marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention urges Maine residents and visitors to take precautions to make tick prevention a “big deal” this month. Gov. Janet Mills has again proclaimed May Lyme Disease Awareness Month; this year’s theme is “Little tick, big deal.” Preventing tick bites is the best way to keep […]
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Wiscasset High School alumni plans 122nd annual banquet
Prepaid dinner reservations must be received no later than May 18 in order to allow sufficient time for the caterer to prepare meals.
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Maine community college students receive Gorman-endowed scholarships
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME — Twelve Maine community college students received scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman, the longtime president and CEO of L.L.Bean., for the 2024-25 academic year. The students were celebrated May 7 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L.Bean leadership. This is the ninth year that the scholarship has […]
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Palmyra student earns permit through SKILLS driving school
ST. ALBANS — Ryan Brooks of Palmyra was, in April, the first student of SKILLS Opportunities Driving School to earn his driving permit. Brooks earned his permit with a 96% exam score. SKILLS Opportunities Driving School, which opened in Palmyra in March, is focused on preparing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for Maine’s permit […]