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Farmington hospital advises to be alert for ticks this season
Dr. Ross Isacke at Franklin Memorial Hospital recommends regular tick checks and hanging onto those ticks to better understand how they may have affected you.
Forest Hills students named Patriotic Art Contest winners
JACKMAN — Addison Chaisson and Sean Mulhall, both students at Forest Hills High School, are state winners for each of their submissions in the VFW’s annual Patriotic Art Contest. Maine students were invited by their local VFW/auxiliary to participate in either the two- or three-dimensional category. The students were recognized as local winners in November, […]
Albion teen receives Eagle Scout medal
WATERVILLE — Nathan Choate of Albion received the Eagle Scout medal during a ceremony conducted by China Troop 479 in his honor May 10 at Mount Merici Academy. Choate was presented the Albion 2023 Spirit of America Foundation Award in “recognition of his outstanding and commendable community service to the Town of Albion” in March. […]
St. Albans student receives Nokomis principal’s award
Alex Grant of St. Albans, a senior at Nokomis Regional High has received the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal Mary Nadeau announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout his tenure at Nokomis Regional High, Alex has distinguished himself in […]
Whitefield society to host Memorial Day program
The Whitefield Historical Society is set to present “Civil War Letters from a Whitefield Soldier” on Monday, May 27. This is the story of letters written by Abraham Hatch Preble to his wife Eglantine. As Mr. Preble settled into his duties as a Civil War soldier in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mrs. Preble was managing the […]
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.
Funds available to help cover organic certification costs
Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category. FSA is accepting applications, and organic producers and handlers should apply for OCCSP by the Oct. 31 deadline for eligible expenses incurred from […]