Artists from all over Maine plan to create paintings in Wiscasset and throughout Lincoln County in Maine Art Gallery’s annual plein air event, Paint Wiscasset and Beyond. The artists will begin to create paintings on Monday, June 12. On Thursday, June 15, the public can view previously completed (dry) paintings by these 20 artists at […]
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Hungarian filmmaker to receive Maine International Film Festival award
The July 7-16 festival passes are on sale at MIFF.org.
Bath land trust to offer Trail Building 101 June 15
This free event is suitable for novice trial builders 12 and older.
Springfield College names local dean’s list students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Four local students have been named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at Springfield College. William Banks from Jefferson has a primary major of physical education. Christa Carr from Pittsfield has a primary major of athletic training. Emma Hanna from Bowdoin has a primary major of health science/pre-occupational therapy. Kaitlin Morrison from […]
Richmond announces top 10 seniors for class of 2023
Richmond High School has announced its top 10 seniors for the class of 2023. Students are listed by academic standing. Valedictorian is Kara Briand, daughter of Jon and Nicole Briand. She plans to attend University of Maine at Orono to study business management. Salutatorian is Max Viselli, son of Joseph and Jessica Viselli. He plans […]
Local Lasell University students present at symposium
NEWTON, Mass. — Three local students at Lasell University presented original research, creative works and academic presentations at the annual Connected Learning Symposium in April. Kaylee Arvayo-Bickford of Hallowell presented “What I Know Now: Discoveries from Social Science Majors’ Capstones,” about psychology and sociology projects and the process of collaboration, grant writing, and preparing for […]
Waterville tech center recognizes May celebrities
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Technical Center has announced its 2023 May celebrities. Messalonskee High School senior Adam Brann of Sidney found his rightful place in the culinary arts classroom at Mid-Maine Technical Center. The professional kitchen feels like home for Brann, where he thrives on the challenges, is hungry for the fast pace and relishes the […]
New Sharon student makes Bismarck College president’s honor roll
BISMARCK, N.D. — Joseph Burdin of New Sharon has been named to the 2023 spring semester Bismarck State College president’s honor roll with a 4.0 GPA. Students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point on a 4.0 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify for the BSC president’s […]
Farm Fresh Rewards offers new benefits for SNAP/EBT shoppers
Farm Fresh Rewards, a program of Good Shepherd Food Bank, transitioned from paper vouchers to a discount at the checkout, aiming to make it easier to use rewards. SNAP/EBT shoppers will receive a 50% point-of-purchase discount on a wider variety of eligible fruits, vegetables, legumes and seedlings. Farm Fresh Rewards is a nutrition incentives program […]
Penobscot artist to give talk in Skowhegan June 8
SKOWHEGAN — Barry Dana is scheduled to be the next speaker in the Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center’s Wabanaki Voices Speaker Series. The next talk will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Ave. Dana will share his process in creating a new mural, […]