WATERVIILLE — The “Faces Tell Stories” exhibition by award-winning author and illustrator Charlotte Agell is set to open Monday, April 1, in the Carnegie Gallery on the fourth floor of Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St. The show will be on view through Aug. 15. The show features 96 portraits of women — some fictional, […]
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Farmington-based United Way seeks Very Basic Fund applications
Non-profits like schools, municipalities and faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, applications are due April 30.
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Farmington Public Library to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the town
Farmington Public Library Director Jessica Casey said this is the eleventh annual Earth Day and last year saw some unusual finds, like a large pile of tires in the woods.
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Thomas College one of Titan Challenge sites in Maine
Thomas College in Waterville is one of eight sites where Junior Achievement of Maine plans to host its 18th annual Titan Challenge for high school students on Thursday, April 4. This immersive business competition introduces students to business, entrepreneurship, and soft skill development. It provides a real-world simulation that puts students in the CEO seat […]
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Central Maine Garden Club hears talk on climate change
The Central Maine Garden Club hosted a talk by Dr. Peter Garrett about climate change March 19 at Redington Museum in Waterville. Garrett works with the Citizens Climate Lobby and the Greenhouse Gas Removal Action Team to create solutions to reduce emissions. The real challenge is to remove carbon dioxide from both land and water. […]
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Belgrade student receives Messalonskee Principal’s Award
Anne Stocco of Belgrade, a senior at Messalonskee High School, has been named the 2024 Principal’s Award recipient. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Anne Stocco is the epitome of a Messalonskee Eagle. She is number one in her class […]
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Maranacook Middle School lists honor students
READFIELD — Maranacook Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second trimester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Maddie Bailey, Lucy Coryell, Jaden Emmons, Jackson Foth, Lydia Garofalo, Charlie Gluillemette, RJ Haldane, Caroline Harper, Gavin Hatch, Joshua Herzing, Meah Jarius and Alex LaBelle. Also, Meka MacDonald, […]
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Mt. Abram High School in Strong lists honor students
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has named the following students to its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Grade 12: Dawson Archer, Samuel Cockerham, Mitch Coffren, Isabelle Danala, Brooke Douglass, Willow Emery, Payton Mitchell, Madison Robb, Bear Rollins, Sydney Sillanpaa, Alyssa Sniadecki and Alexandria Tripp. Grade 11: Trinity Bachelder, […]
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UMaine Extension, Sea Grant to host citizen science trainings in April, May
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant are hosting a series of workshops for individuals interested in participating in the Signs of the Seasons citizen science project. The first training is scheduled for 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at Stimpson’s Point in Brunswick. Additional workshops will be held throughout April and […]
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Mills, Collins cut ribbon at new Farmington child care education center
FARMINGTON — Gov. Janet Mills and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins helped cut the ribbon Wednesday to formally open the new Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. Joining them were UMF President Joseph McDonnell, Co-Provost and Dean Katherine Yardley and University of Maine System Vice Chancellor for Strategic […]