Vassalboro’s Benjamin Delbert Reed received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony April 16 at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church. Reed, who graduated from Erskine Academy and now attends the University of Southern Maine, completed all requirements for the Eagle Scout rank in 2020 but was unable to be presented with the award because of […]
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Gardiner student makes Husson University Online’s honors list
BANGOR — Michaela D. Gardner of Gardiner was recently named to Husson University Online’s honors list. Gardner was enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration and public health program. Full-time online students who earn honors list recognition must be enrolled as an undergraduate, carry a full-time load of 12 credit hours over the […]
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Skowhegan, Madison cemeteries to open May 1
Christ the King Parish cemeteries — Calvary Cemetery on North Avenue in Skowhegan and St. Sebastian Cemetery on Fr. Rasle Road in Madison — are scheduled to open Monday, May 1. All decorations must be firmly attached to the top of the headstone. Decorations may not be attached to foot markers. Flags may be placed […]
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Madison auxiliary fill backpacks with essentials for health services children
The month of April is recognized as Children and Youth Month as well as the Month of the Military Child. In observance of both, members of the Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39 in Madison collected essential items such as clothes, pajamas, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, jackets, socks, hygiene products for the older children, coloring books, […]
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Clubs winners for April 12 were Paul Mitnik and Paul Sherman, who tied with Pat Damon and Dan Townsend for first and second place. Dennis Purington and Ken Harvey placed third. Winners for April 13 were Damon and Ken Harvey, tying with Brad Hayward and […]
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Bishop announces 3 priest assignments
Bishop Robert Deeley has announced three priest assignments. The assignments are effective immediately, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Monsignor Andrew Dubois has been appointed director of the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Seminarians. This appointment is in addition to his current role as pastor of […]
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Auditions for ‘DIVA, A Love Story’ set for Rangeley May 7
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts group plans to produce a live musical “DIVA, A Love Story” in July. Auditions will be held from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Those who can’t make that audition date, or need help finding a song with which to audition, can […]
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Mt. Abram High School recognizes honor students
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. High honors Grade 12: Josey Arms, Madison Contreras, Hope Daggett, Isabella Norster, Emily Pillsbury and Abigail Wilcox. Grade 11: Samuel Cockerham, Willow Emery, Ryleigh Frost, Payton Mitchell and Sydney Sillanpaa. Grade […]
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Ag department announces Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program through Friday, May 26. Among CRP enrollment opportunities, Grassland CRP is a unique working lands program, allowing producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while conserving grasslands and […]
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Extension offers facts, workshops on seasonal foods
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers information and workshops to help consumers find, grow, use, preserve and store in-season fruits and vegetables in Maine. Seasonal activities for May are featured in several online bulletins and fact sheets, including: Facts on Fiddleheads; Facts on Edible Wild Greens in Maine; Fruits for Health: Rhubarb; and […]