This spring United Way issued a $50,000 challenge grant to address one of its strategic goals — youth mental health. At a recent board meeting, the organization considered applications and awarded the Healthy Community Coalition funding, according to a news release from United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. United Way is supporting the coalition’s evidenced-based […]
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Skowhegan rec announces summer programs
The Skowhegan Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for its summer programs. A complete brochure is available at the 39 Poulin Drive center, online at skowhegan.org and on the department’s Facebook page. For more information, call 207-474-6901.
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Somerville farm to hold ‘hug a furry baby’ event May 15
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm plans to hold a “hug a furry baby” event between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the 217 Hewett Road farm. Owners are excited to re-open their barn doors to the public for a chance to meet their new arrivals, according to a news release from […]
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Maine farmers contending with contamination receive a lifeline
A fund established by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and the Maine Farmland Trust has so far raised more than $500,000 to provide financial support to farmers with land where PFAS contamination has been found.
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Richmond school to hold preschool registration
RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School plans to hold preschool registration for the 2022-23 school year Tuesday through Thursday, June 7-9, at the 28 High St. school. A child must be 4 years of age by Oct. 15, and be a resident of Richmond to qualify. Children will be screened in the areas of health, language, […]
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Herb gardening talk set for Damariscotta historical home
DAMARISCOTTA — Lincoln County Historical Association’s Chapman-Hall House Stewardship Committee invites the public to an outdoor presentation on small space herb gardening at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at 270 Main St. The presentation will be held at the small herb garden behind the historic site, where Marie Erskine will review the plants in the […]
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Madison High recognizes top 10 seniors for 2022
Brianna Paine has been named valedictorian, and Brooke McKenney salutatorian.
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Mt. Blue High names 3rd quarter honor students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its third-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Highest honors Tate Abbott, Tyler Abell, Luke Allen, Madison Allen, Lindsay Arsenault, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Preston Ball, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Tucker Bates, Ashton Beaudoin, Trenton Beaudoin, Lexi Belanger, Grace Bell, […]
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Maine Community College System lists 2022 students of year
Local students include Graca Muzela of Auburn, Julia Noel of Sabattus and Kristin Wallaker of New Portland.
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Farmington United Way to hold Scavaganza benefit May 14
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is set to host its second annual Scavaganza, a family friendly outdoor scavenger hunt, set for 4-6 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The event will start at Franklin Memorial Hospital, 111 Franklin Health Commons in Farmington. Registered teams will hunt for a series of clues and complete challenges in Greater […]