The Washington Recreation Department plans to hold the Washington Challenge on Sunday, Aug. 6, and The Washington Lakes & Watershed Association Photo Content Exhibition will soon be on view. In the Washington Challenge, 5K & Fun Run participants will meet in the Gibbs Library parking lot, 40 Old Union Road in Washington. Registration is set […]
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University of Maine at Farmington gallery calls for artists
FARMINGTON — The UMF Art Gallery recently made a call for artists for the 2024 “Abandoned Industry” exhibition, showcasing art in any medium by artists based in northern New England. The gallery located on the University of Maine at Farmington campus, 246 Main St. Maine is marked physically and poetically by its working past. This […]
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Finding Our Voices dental program receives $10K grant
Eighteen dentists across Maine, including oral surgeons and orthodontists, have signed on to provide pro bono dental procedures.
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Hardy Girls to host Camp Brilliance
WATERVILLE — Hardy Girls is hosting its third year of Camp Brilliance, a collaborative, weeklong day camp set for Aug. 7-11. The camp is open to girls and nonbinary youth entering grades five through eight. Over the course of the week, nearly 30 camp attendees can make new friends, learn about ways to make a […]
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans Swan Island paddle, archaeology survey
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans to host two events in its 2023 Outside Summer Series. On Monday, Aug. 7, people can join former FOMB Executive Director Warren Whitney in departing from Richmond for an evening paddle around Little Swan Island. On Saturday, Aug. 12, they can join Maine Historic Preservation historical archaeologist Leith Smith in […]
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New Sharon student graduates from Bismarck State College
BISMARCK, N.D. — Joseph Burdin of New Sharon graduated from Bismarck State College during the college’s 83rd commencement ceremony May 12. Burdin graduated with an Associate in Applied Science degree in electric power technology. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Hallowell student graduates from Saint Michael’s College
COLCHESTER, Vt. — Anthony Joseph Romano of Hallowell graduated from Saint Michael’s College in May. Romano was one of about 360 students to receive diplomas during the college’s 116th commencement. Check out upcoming area events!
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Skowhegan resident receives woman’s club scholarship
Riley E. Enright, daughter of Shawn and Andrea Enright of Skowhegan, is this year’s (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club’s college scholarship recipient. According to her official 2023 Skowhegan Area High School transcript, Enright graduated second in her class of 144 students with a 99.2557 grade point average. A member of both the […]
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Pittsfield Police Department to host community festival Aug. 5
The Pittsfield Community Festival, hosted by the Pittsfield Police, is set for 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, rain or shine, in Manson Park, 51 Peltoma Ave. Friends and family can experience free activities, food and entertainment. Activities for all ages include a dunk tank, ATV car rides, 501 Star Wars characters, a petting zoo, Home […]
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Somerset Scrub Club to connect students with healthcare careers
SKOWHEGAN — JMG, in partnership with Redington Fairview Hospital, Somerset Career & Technical Center, and Western Maine Area Health Education Center, has announced the second annual Somerset Scrub Club. This transformative four-day camp is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Aug. 7-10. It is aimed at introducing students to careers in […]