CANTON, N.Y. — Kasey Wood of Lincolnville has been named to 2023 spring semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University. Wood, a member of the class of 2024, is majoring in data science. Wood attended Camden Hills Regional High School. To be eligible for the list, a student must have completed at least four courses […]
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Farmington-based food pantry receives $10K donation
UMF professor Dr. Steven Quackenbush and the Tyngtown club of Wilton have teamed up to give a donation to the RSU 9 Food Pantry to continue support the pantries backpack program.
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Emergency haying, grazing of Conservation Reserve Program Acres available
BANGOR — Agricultural producers impacted by excessive rain can now request haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in many Maine counties while still receiving their full rental payment for the land. “Excessive rain is heavily impacting livestock producers in Maine and across the country, and emergency haying or grazing of lands enrolled […]
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Foundation grants aid Lincoln, Sagadahoc county projects, nonprofits
Grants to 15 organizations from the Maine Community Foundation aim to help support nonprofit organizations and projects in Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties. The Southern Midcoast Committee awarded $121,294 through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program, according to a news release from the foundation with offices in Ellsworth and Portland. 2023 Grants from the Southern Midcoast Committee: […]
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Next Wiscasset Art Walk set for Aug. 31
716 Candles Project plans to offer insight, knowledge and stories from addiction.
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WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund lists 2nd-year grantees
WinterKids has announced the recipients of its Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund second-year grants, totaling $51,000, to 12 organizations across Maine. These grants are aimed at promoting outdoor activities and encouraging children to stay active throughout the year. The fund was established with the mission of getting kids outside and engaged in physical activities. Through a […]
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Newcastle’s Frances Perkins Center holds celebration, awards ceremony
NEWCASTLE — The Frances Perkins Center’s board of trustees, staff, and supporters celebrated on Aug. 13 the grand opening of the Frances Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark with the Homestead Celebration & Awards Ceremony. The ceremony honored Jennifer Abruzzo, general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board with the Steadfast Award; Mufalo Chitam, executive director […]
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UMaine Farmington offers online Employment Specialist Certificate
This fall, the University of Maine at Farmington plans to offer a new online Employment Specialist Certificate for individuals who work closely with people with disabilities and other limiting conditions, to help them secure meaningful jobs. An employment specialist works with clients in a variety of settings to help them obtain and maintain employment consistent […]
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Area students earn University Credit Union scholarships
The following University of Maine System and Maine Maritime Academy students were recently awarded $1,000 University Credit Union scholarships. Evan Allen of Avon plans to attend Maine Maritime Academy to study marine systems engineering. Hailey Blanchette of Madawaska plans to attend the University of Maine to study communication sciences and disorders. Henry Hilton of Wilton […]
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Farmington Select Board approves greenhouse grant; hears complaints of nuisance deer
Residents ask how to curb nuisance deer to prevent crop damage and diseases.