Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, a charter school located in Hinckley with an agricultural focus, sent three students to Washington, D.C., the week of May 9. They were there to rally against new regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Education, threatening to cut funding to the Federal Charter Schools Program, according to a news […]
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Damariscotta library to launch summer reading program June 1
The Skidompha Library Summer Reading Program is set to begin Wednesday, June 1, with activities for youths and adults. Each year, the Collaborative Summer Library Program picks a nationwide unified summer reading theme to promote and provide summer reading materials and ideas to state libraries. The goal is simple — support literacy when school is […]
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LGBTQ+ Pride event to be held in Farmington
A Farmington event celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Meetinghouse Park beside the courthouses on Main Street. This event is family friendly and open to all. Acceptance and education are the number one game changers for queer people in rural America, according to a news release from the Farmington […]
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Local students make Southern New Hampshire University dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named seven local students to its 2022 winter dean’s list. They are Samantha Porter of Vassalboro, Jordan Hersom-Lilly of Richmond, Justin Drescher of Augusta, Devon Gross of Waterville, John Sullivan of Hallowell, Lindsay Cushman of Monmouth and Courtney Webster of Wilton. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned […]
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Augusta educational institution offers online, tuition-free workshops
New Ventures Maine plans to offer tuition-free online workshops and classes for June, including self-paced and interactive online workshops that are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. The full class schedule, with offerings for June and beyond, is accessible […]
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Albion residents at hearing support starting process to explore leaving Fairfield-area school district
At a public hearing Monday, Albion residents expressed support for a plan to begin the process of withdrawing from the MSAD 49 school district, a process that can be started if residents approve a question at a special town meeting next month.
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Memorial Day observance planned at historic Dresden court house
Lincoln County Historical Association will host its annual observance of Memorial Day at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the flagpole on the parade ground of the Pownalborough Court House, 23 Courthouse Drive in Dresden. Members of Dresden Masonic Lodge 103, assisted by Colonial Maine Living History Association, will lead the program of honor. After […]
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Leeds society’s history center open during summer
Although the Leeds Historical Society is planning no more walks until fall, its history center is scheduled to be open 9-11 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of June, July and August. People can stop by, see the renovations and learn a little about the history of Leeds. The society has completed a series […]
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Maine Cheese Festival set for Sept. 11 in Pittsfield
The Maine Cheese Guild’s sixth annual Maine Cheese Festival is planned from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Manson Park, 51 Peltoma Ave. in Pittsfield; with two ticketing sessions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. This showcase of Maine artisan cheeses encourages attendees to taste and explore […]