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.
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Bath trust to offer energy efficiency Zoom lecture Feb. 22
BATH — Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is set to host a free Zoom lecture at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, to discuss resources that can help people save energy and save on the cost of heating and electric in their home or business. Sam Saltonstall, a local volunteer who has led projects that have […]
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Wilton team is runner-up at Maine FLL Challenge Championship
The Squires of Katahdin, a student team from Wilton competed at the Maine First Lego League Challenge State Championship held Feb. 3 in Brewer and won championship finalist award.
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Farmington Farmers Union reports another historic year for 2023
At the annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Farmington Farmers Union revealed a record high 19% in trade allowances for shareholders.
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Augusta Elks offer table rentals for fundraiser April 6
Tables are available for rent for the Augusta Elks MCCP/Forks Committee’s Indoor Yard Sale, set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Augusta Elks at 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta; rain or shine. Donations of clean, gently used items may be donated to the tables that will benefit the Maine Children’s […]