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Ag-focused calendar celebrates farming, land, sea through seasons
ORONO — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has released its 2024 wall calendar. The theme is “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons.” It features 12 images from Maine-based artists that capture the essence of agricultural work and life. From vibrant fields of crops […]
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Dec. 4-11
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Dec. 4-11
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Farmington to observe Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Participants will gather in the Farmington Park and Ride before the noon ceremony.
Literacy Volunteers has new location, free books
Community members of all ages have access to free books each Thursday and the last Saturday of the month at the Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties new location.
Lights of Life holiday tradition supports care at Inland Hospital
Northern Light Inland Hospital’s holiday tree is to be lit Thursday, Dec. 7
Dementia presentations to be offered in 3 communities
“The Aging Brain: A Presentation on Dementia” is set for three area communities. This one-hour seminar aims to help alleviate “dementia worry” (aging anxiety), which develops as fear of developing Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions. Speaker Susan Wehry is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist with almost 40 years of experience. She is the director of AgingME, […]
Maine-ly Harmony plans to sing holiday songs in Augusta Dec. 6
AUGUSTA — Maine-ly Harmony barbershop chorus will sing holiday songs at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Lithgow Public Library at 45 Winthrop St. Women who love singing harmony are welcome to join the chorus at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Randolph United Methodist Church. For more information, contact Donna Ryder at 207-582-5523 or […]
Albion, China teen receives Eagle Scout rank, Bronze Palm
Nicholas Donald Choate of Albion and China, member of China Troop 479, accomplished something less than 4% of all Scouts achieve. On Sunday, Nov. 19, Nick received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony at the China Masonic Lodge and also the Bronze Palm for earning five additional merit badges beyond those required. The ceremony […]
Mt. Blue High School names honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest honors: Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Warren Allen, Noah Arsenault, Ryan Atwood, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Riccardo Bambozzi, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Trenton […]