WINSLOW — A Valentine’s Dinner & Dance is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the VFW Post at 175 Veteran Drive. There will be live music from local Will McPherson, plus a DJ. A silent auction will also take place. The event is a fundraiser for the Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry, which […]
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Jackman school recognizes students for January
JACKMAN — Aaden Nadeau of Dennistown, a freshman, was selected as Forest Hills High School’s student of the month for January. Selection was based on the following Habits of Mind criteria: Cultivating Creativity & Imagination (and) Understanding One’s Learning Style, according to a news release from Ami Amero, teacher at the high school. Blaine Nadeau, […]
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Age-Friendly Chelsea to host dementia luncheon Feb. 15
Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP by Monday, Feb. 12.
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Nickerson foundation to host ice fishing derby in Lincoln Feb. 24
Proceeds will help fight pediatric cancer, support youth sports programs.
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National Park Service accepting applications for Battlefield Restoration Grants
WASHINGTON — The National Park Service is accepting applications for Battlefield Restoration Grants until Wednesday, May 15. The grants support preservation partners across the country in their effort to restore eligible American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War sites to day-of battle conditions. The program provides up to 50% in matching funds for scoping […]
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Union Fair seeks fabric squares for annual quilt
All squares should be completed and sent by May 24.
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Extension to host wild blueberry conference Feb. 17
ELLSWORTH — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to host its annual Wild Blueberry Conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St. This year, the conference also will offer a virtual option. The event brings together experts, researchers, growers and industry leaders to […]
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Rangeley arts group to hold ‘Pygmalion and Galatea’ auditions Feb. 24
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to hold auditions for the RFA Summer Live Theater Event, “Pygmalion and Galatea: A Comedy of Eros” by J.S. Puller, from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Performances will take place June 14-16. When grieving widower Pygmalion carved a sculpture […]
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Jay-based school district budget proposal up 6.3%
The $24.67 million spending plan is $1.46 million more than this fiscal year.
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Jackman school sophomore honored at VFW banquet
Carroll Frigon of Moose River, a sophomore at Forest Hills High School in Jackman, was a guest of honor at the annual State VFW Banquet, held Jan. 20 at the MacCrillis-Rousseau Post No. 8835 in Winslow. He was recognized at their ceremony for being Maine’s District 5 winner of the yearly Voice of Democracy national […]