BANGOR — The University of Maine at Augusta Dental Health Clinic plans to host its annual Give Kids a Smile Day in partnership with the American Dental Association. The event is set from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, at the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic, located on UMA’s Bangor campus at 201 […]
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Hybrid workshops on starting seeds indoors set for February
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Starting Seeds Indoors workshop, designed to provide participants with the best practices for growing seedlings indoors. The free course will be offered in both virtual and in-person formats. The in-person workshop is set for 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Bangor Public Library, […]
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Maine’s Ending Hunger Corps hosts AmeriCorps VISTA director
AUGUSTA — Carly Bruder, the national acting director of AmeriCorps VISTA, and Sharon Bassett, AmeriCorps Northeast Regional Portfolio Manager, recently spent two days immersing themselves in the operations of Maine’s Ending Hunger Corps. This visit aimed to provide a firsthand experience of the unique program pivotal in Maine’s historic initiative to end hunger. In 2019, […]
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Washington County Community College names dean’s, president’s lists
CALAIS — Washington County Community College has announced the following students were named to its 2023 fall dean’s and president’s lists. Dean’s List Sarahmarie Abernethy of Charlotte, Avery Roy Alley of Jonesport, Weston Morgan Bailey of Grand Lake Stream, Kerri Melissa Barnard of Calais, Matthew Bauman of Machias and Jacob Robert Beal of Calais. Also, […]
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Farmington-based health network to host Galentines Day event Feb. 8
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network invites all women to attend its upcoming Galentines Day event, set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. The free event will be hosted in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital, 111 Franklin Health Commons. The come-and-go festivities will include demonstrations by women-owned businesses, chair massages, door prizes, refreshments, […]
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UMaine Farmington explores artificial intelligence with forum Feb. 7
The University of Maine at Farmington’s next UMF Public Forum event features an exploration of “The Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence.” The evening’s panel discussion is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Performance Space in the UMF Emery Community Arts Center on Academy Street. The event is free. Artificial intelligence has […]
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Local band Goblins and more to play West Farmington Grange
Beware, Farmington, things are going to get loud on Saturday, Feb. 3, when local metal trio Goblins are joined with Dragged by Chains and others in an effort to promote local music.
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Farmington shares information about revaluation process
FARMINGTON — The Town of Farmington has hired KRT Appraisal to complete a full revaluation. Two public information sessions will be held in early April, exact dates to be announced. According to Maine Revenue Service, “revaluation” means the development of new property valuations by a firm through the introduction of new grading and pricing schedules, […]
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Union Fair, Wild Blueberry Festival dates scheduled
UNION — The Trustees of the Union Fair/Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival have released the dates to their 2024 event. The 2024 Union Fair is set to start Sunday, July 7, and end Wednesday, July 10, according to a news release from Rick Butler, head publicist for Union Fair/Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival. The event will feature […]
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Carrabec High School names honor roll students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 High honors: Kolby Carpenter, Devyn DeLeonardis, Molly Hay, Joyanna Jones, Alyssa Schinzel and Hailey Wyman. Honors: Hunter Bragg, Dakota Cahill, Jayden Cates, Cooper Dellarma, Emma Junkins, Summer Lindblom, Dillon Nelson, Ryan Parlin and Trenton Smith. […]