The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to present its annual summer show — “Diva: A Love Story,” a musical cabaret — at 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, July 6-9, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. Rangeley’s own Divas will fill the evenings with music and dance. Admission costs $20 for […]
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Messalonskee High School recognizes honor students
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has named the following students were named to its second fourth quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors with distinction: Jadyn Arnold, Ragan Bowman, Brady Bumford, Shea Cassani, Colby Chavarie, Nathan Cote, Bryce Crowell, Jack Darling, Cara DiGirolamo, Mia DiGirolamo, Nealey Dillon, Madilyn Doody […]
Hallowell student makes Cedarville University dean’s list
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Emily Allen of Hallowell, a finance major, was named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s honor list at Cedarville University. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Check out upcoming area events!
Lewiston theater hosts 2,500 students, educators
More than 2,500 students from 21 Maine schools recently attended nine sold-out student matinee performances of The Public Theatre’s production of “Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical.” The theater’s student matinee program enables schools to attend a performance at the Lewiston theater for the reduced rate of $5 a ticket, offering the majority of students the […]
Jay selectpersons task Planning Board with leading comprehensive plan update
The last Comprehensive Plan was approved in 2011 by voters.
New StoryWalk experience unveiled at Augusta’s Arboretum
Viles Arboretum and Healthy Communities of the Capitol Area have launched of a new StoryWalk, a collaborative project for young people here in Augusta. The StoryWalk features 18 stations and will showcase a rotation of stories used with the local Maine SNAP-Ed program as well as a selection from beloved Maine Children’s authors. The first […]
Running events set for Rangeley July 4
Rangeley Health and Wellness’s annual Stars and Stripes 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Run is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 4. The race will start and finish at the Rangeley Chamber of Commerce building on Main Street. The course, which includes both paved surfaces and trail running takes participants through downtown Rangeley. The 5K […]
Embden seeks eldest resident for Boston Post Cane
The Embden Historical Society is searching for the town’s oldest resident. The last Boston Post Cane holder has passed, and it’s time for a new recipient. Embden first received its cane in 1909. That cane and its recipient are unknown. The society later had a replica made together with a number of other towns that […]
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville June 20 were Suzon Morrison and Gabrielle Rice. Ed and Joyce Rushton were second, and Lee Lenfest and Maureen Brochu placed third. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. New players are welcome. […]
Preservation commission receives federal grant
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has received a grant award of $877,873 from the National Park Service for the 2023 federal fiscal year. These funds are appropriated from the Historic Preservation Fund and are used to support the program of the State Historic Preservation Office in Maine. This award was made contingent upon raising a […]