Alexa Kelsey of Richmond, a senior at Richmond High School has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Throughout her four years at Richmond High School, Kelsey — daughter of Ben and Erica Kelsey […]
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Western Maine Audubon to host talk about turtles in Maine
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon is set to present a talk, “Everything you didn’t realize you needed to know about turtles in Maine,” by Dr. Matthew Chatfield. The free event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall on the University of Maine at Farmington campus, at 173 High St. […]
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MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners in Franklin County
Adult learners from Franklin County returning to school for post-secondary education can apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship at the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting […]
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Raptor program director to give Zoom talk on bald eagles
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s seventh presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series, “Bald Eagles; Recovery, Research & Conservation,” features Chris DeSorbo, director of the Raptor Program at Biodiversity Research Institute. The event is set for at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. Winter Speaker Series presentations are held via Zoom and are accessible at fomb.org. […]
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Astronomer to offer course on eclipses April 6
The Camden Public Library plans to prepare for the Monday, April 8, solar eclipse by hosting the director of the University of Southern Maine’s Southworth Planetarium, Edward Herrick-Gleason. He will offer a crash course on all things eclipse at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, via Zoom. Attendees also will get a preview of the entire […]
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Maine Children’s Scholarships available
The Maine Children’s Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to families since 2000, who meet its income guidelines. The scholarships are for students in kindergarten through 12th grade for tuition for public or private school, or toward homeschooling expenses. The scholarship pays 75% of tuition up to $1,400 for private school or $500 toward homeschooling expenses. […]
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Kennebec Estuary Land Trust to hold annual meeting, membership event
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites community members to attend its annual meeting and membership celebration at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. The event will be held at the Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St. To begin the evening, KELT invites guests to have refreshments and conversations with a view of the […]
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Bath area land trust to open online auction
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites community members to participate in its 2024 online auction. Featuring a wide assortment of items and experiences in the estuary and beyond, all proceeds from the auction will directly support KELT’s programs and preserves. The auction is open for viewing, and bidding will be open from Tuesday, […]
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Jay-Niles Memorial Library aims to increase reading for younger children
The library has teamed up with the 1000 Books Foundation to offer a free program that encourages parents to read more to their children.