WINTHROP — Sarah Hubert is a school counselor, Maine guide and outdoor club advisor at Winthrop High School. While the outdoor club is only in its first year, Hubert has developed a group of more than 20 students, who have enjoyed everything from an annual overnight camping trip at Camden Hills State Park with Teens […]
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Holmstrom wins special election for Pittsfield Town Council seat
Lindsay Holmstrom received 120 votes Thursday compared to 72 for former District 4 councilor Heather Donahue.
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Hall-Dale senior Iris Ireland makes Capstone journey
FARMINGDALE — As Hall-Dale High School seniors think about the end of their high school career, they have one big task left to complete. It is not the typical final exam or a final research paper; it is their Senior Capstone. Each senior is required to complete a Capstone in order to graduate. The senior […]
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Winslow group to celebrate Earth Day during SkillShare event
WINSLOW — In celebration of this year’s Earth Day, the Sisters of St. Joseph and their partners plan to host a free educational Skillshare event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23, at 80 Garland Road. Members of Mid Maine Permaculture will lead the event, where anyone can learn a skill they can then […]
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Damariscotta trust to host benefit for Ukrainians
All proceeds from the sale will be sent directly to Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children Charities.
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Cony Middle, High School names 3rd quarter honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony Middle and High School has announced its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Ahmad Abdalnabi, Emily Atigian, Mallory Audette, Courtney Bacon, Raegan Bechard, Kiara Bowman, Indiya Clarke, Gage Cormier, Emma Crosby, Kevin Curtis, Haylee Cyr, Emma Doiron, Hailey Fischer, Julia Habib, Brianna Harriman and Alexis […]
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Chelsea named Maine’s 83rd age-friendly community
Chelsea has been designated by the American Association of Retired Persons as Maine’s 83rd age-friendly community. The work that happens within the network — which is a program within the larger AARP Livable Communities initiative — is hands-on and locally determined and directed, according to a news release from the town office. Chelsea’s Age-Friendly Committee […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes April 19 winners
FAIRFIELD — Suzon Morrison and Maryanne Trafton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s April 19 game. Lee Lenfest and Gabrielle Rice placed second, and Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their […]
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Landscape design webinar set for April 29
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners about designing welcoming landscapes from noon to 1:15 p.m. Friday, April 29. “Designing Welcoming Landscapes” will offer an overview of questions and considerations when evaluating a garden space, with specific examples of ways to make landscapes more fun, comfortable and […]
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Farmington area organization names poetry contest winners
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset counties has announced the winners of its 12th annual poetry contest. Laine Kuehn was the judge, according to a news release from the volunteer organization. Contest Categories: Age 8-12 First Place: Mackenzie Smith of Strong, “Beauty To Ash” Second Place: Skylar A. Thurlow of Strong, “Reflection” Third Place: Gabriella […]