The Lovell Arts & Artisans Fair committee is seeking new artists and artisans for the 47th annual event, planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the New Suncook School on Route 5 in Lovell. All disciplines and media will be considered, and past fairs have featured painting, pottery, jewelry, quilts, rugs, […]
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Winthrop Middle School names honor roll students
Winthrop Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second-trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High Honors Grade 6: Kaydence Allarie, Landon Arsenault, Isabella Baehr, Destiny Beaudoin, Patience Beaudoin, Elise Bilodeau, Riley Blodgett, Gabriella Chase, Caitlyn Dahl, Haven Desrosiers, Samuel Drown, Gracelyn Folsom, Wyatt Grant, Spencer Harris, Elyse Hinkley, Graham […]
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Maine farmers, gardeners group seeks scholarship applications
Each year, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association awards three $1,500 scholarships, one in each of the following categories: • MOFGA Journeyperson program participant (past or present); • Maine high school senior planning to study sustainable or organic farming (with a preference for colleges in Maine); and • Kennebec Valley Community College student studying […]
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New Commons talk to explore ‘Living the Good Life’ book
FARMINGTON — Helen and Scott Nearing’s book, “Living the Good Life,” is the subject of an upcoming New Commons keynote presentation. Alissa Hessler’s talk is scheduled to be held at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 8, in the Emery Community Arts Center, 164 Academy St., on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. From its publication […]
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Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival events begin April 8
Race and social justice is this year’s theme.
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Wilton church plans April events to support Ukraine
All proceeds from The Church Mouse Thrift Shop in April will be matched through the generosity of one First Congregational Church of Wilton member.
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Skowhegan High senior receives Principal’s Award
Jaycie Christopher of Skowhegan, a senior at Skowhegan Area High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Christopher has been involved in golf, basketball and softball each of her four years. […]
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Oakland student earns Messalonskee MPA award
Caden Cote of Oakland, a senior at Messalonskee High School, is receiving the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Throughout his years at the high school, Cote has distinguished himself in the classroom, on the ski trails, […]
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Gardiner library to offer museum, park passes
The Gardiner Public Library plans to offer a variety of museum and park passes this year to all active library card holders to borrow as of Monday, April 4. The staff hopes card holders will take advantage of the museum and park passes to get away for a little while and enjoy some time together, […]
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Concert to benefit autism slated for Winthrop
In honor of World Autism Acceptance Day, a concert is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Van der Brew at 30 Summer St. in Winthrop. The concert will feature American/Folk music by Stone Quarry, Catbird Crossing, Hurray Down Sunshine and Ed Desjardins, according to a news release from the brewery. All donations will […]