The Camden Public Library is set to host Andy Whitman and Allyssa Gregory from the Maine Forest Service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, for a virtual presentation on ways to steward woodland with forest carbon in mind. They will discuss forest carbon basics, forest resilience, forest carbon practices, and provide information on where to […]
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Grief support group to start in March in Manchester
MANCHESTER — GriefShare Grief Support Group is set to start at 6 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave. On Friday, March 8, there will be a session from 6-8 p.m. focusing on the loss of a spouse. No matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A GriefShare […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Feb. 6 duplicate bridge session. Ed and Joyce Rushton placed second; Lee Lenfest and Dick Quinlan placed third. The Jan. 30 winners were Sylvia Palmer and Linda Atkinson. Atkinson’s last name was misspelled. Su […]
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Lincoln County Historical Association to hold Feb. 27 online lecture
The lecture will be presented by James Tanzer, special collections research services librarian at Bowdoin College.
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Scout Sunday worship services held at area churches
February marks the 114th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, and it is also when most Cub Scout Packs and Scout Troops hold Scout Sunday services in their communities. The Twelfth Point in the Scout Law is that “A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties […]
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Telling Room honors 14 young authors
Local winners are from Lewiston, Jay, Litchfield, Hope, Edgecomb, Norway, Topsham and Palmyra.
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Hubbard Free Library seeks applicants for trustee board
HALLOWELL — The Hubbard Free Library is seeking applicants for several vacancies on its board of trustees. Over the past 144 years, the Hubbard thrived because thousands of Hallowell citizens understood that intellectual freedom, information, and the fostering of an engaged, informed citizenry is fundamental to democracy, according to a news release from Jill Lectka, […]
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SKILLS, Inc. launches Opportunities Driving School
ST. ALBANS — SKILLS, Inc. is opening the Opportunities Driving School, its driver education program. “Driving is an important aspect of increasing independence, especially in our region. With the opening of Opportunities Driving School, SKILLS is pleased to provide another avenue for supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in pursuing their individual goals,” said […]
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Mt. Blue High School recognizes honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students have been named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest Honors Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Warren Allen, Noah Arsenault, Levi Austin, Trey Bailey, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Riccardo Bambozzi, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Trenton Beaudoin, […]
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Dental health clinic to hold Give Kids a Smile Day in Bangor Feb. 23
Free dental cleanings and exams are available for children.