For nearly four decades, the American Lung Association’s (ALA) Trek Across Maine has drawn in hundreds of cyclists to ride 180 miles over three days through Maine communities. This year, the Trek will bring more than 600 cyclists to Maine in-person (with a virtual option), setting the same goal of raising $1 million as last […]
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Church in Jay offers food, bread and more
St. Rose of Lima’s Parish Social Ministry is helping out the community in any way it can, with a little help from bread and secondhand clothes.
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High Flyers help raise money for Farmington recovery house
Orchestrated by owner and chief administrative officer Amanda Ricci, a cornhole tournament was held on Saturday, June 10, to raise money for The Summit House, a recovery house based in Farmington.
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Local students earn Clark University degrees
WORCESTER, Mass. — Three local Clark University students were awarded degrees during commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 21. Ellie Hodgkin of Manchester graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and Psychology. Hodgkin is also a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. Caleb J. Sacks of Palermo graduated magna […]
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Erskine club makes bat houses during workshop
The Erskine Academy Environmental Club sponsored a bat house construction workshop on May 27. Students used upcycled wood materials to construct four chamber bath houses in an effort to protect bats. The environmental club initially hosted a talk on bats by Chewonki in March and learned about diseases and changes to the environment that threaten the […]
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Waterville, Winslow, Vassalboro, schools to participate in the Summer Meals Program
Waterville Public Schools, Winslow Public Schools and Vassalboro Community School are participating in the Summer Meals Program sponsored by USDA. There will be nine open sites in Waterville and f sites in Winslow and Vassalboro where breakfast and lunches will be provided to all children free of charge. Bring your children for a free lunch […]
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Maine Military Community Network to hold conference in Bangor June 29
The deadline to register is Thursday, June 20.
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Local Lasell University students make dean’s list
NEWTON, Mass. — Lasell University has named five local students to its 2023 spring dean’s list. They are Kaylee Arvayo-Bickford of Hallowell, Alexis Grant of Athens, Cameron Goodwin of Winslow, Sydney Veilleux of Skowhegan and Camdyn LaMarre of Belgrade. The dean’s list includes students who have completed at least 12 credits as a full-time student […]
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Knox student makes dean’s list at Shenandoah University
WINCHESTER, Va. — Kalina Keller of Knox has made the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Shenandoah University. To qualify, students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs must complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Old Canada Road receives sponsorship funds for map project
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Valley Tourism Council has awarded $2,500 in sponsorship support funds to the Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway Board of Directors for the Map/Visitor Guide Project. This funding aims to assist in the growth of tourism in Maine’s Kennebec Valley and produce a positive economic impact on the region. Old Canada Road […]