PORTLAND — Catholics plan to hold the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) from Monday through Friday, April 4-8, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. During “The Light is On for You” initiative, confessions are offered on multiple evenings across the state. To search by county for a church offering the […]
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Rangeley arts group plans storytelling workshops
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has received a grant from the Onion Foundation to host storytelling workshops, which are scheduled to be held twice a month with an opportunity to perform monthly. Participants can craft their story with Rangeley Lakes Regional School English Teacher Tim Straub. Participants should come to the workshop with some […]
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Educational center to offer virtual college planning sessions in April
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Tuesday, April 19 at 10 and 11 a.m.; • Wednesday, April 20 at 9 and 10 a.m., and 6 and 7 p.m.; • […]
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Arts commission announces poetry competition winners
The Maine Poetry Out Loud competition hosted its second year of virtual recitations organized by the Maine Arts Commission. Ten students rose through the ranks of school-wide and regional contests to compete in the Maine State Final in early March, according to a news release from the commission. Sofya Lantratova, a senior from George Stevens […]
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Forester to lead walk in Leeds
LEEDS — A walk with a forester is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 3, around Curtis Homestead Demonstration Forest, 30 Bog Road. District Forester Julie Davenport will lead the walk and talk. She can help participants identify local trees and discuss forest management practices happening at the Curtis Homestead, as well as […]
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Summit to educate, take action to end food waste
People can register online by Friday, April 1.
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Benton residents approve $1.6 million municipal budget at Town Meeting
Voters over the weekend also approved the use of $75,000 in federal pandemic relief aid for a variety of town projects.
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Sidney students make Boston university dean’s list
BOSTON — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, a private university. Grace McCarthy of Sidney is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in health psychology. She plans to graduate in 2025. Sydney Townsend of Sidney is pursuing a Doctor of […]
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Gardiner Streetscape Team seeks gardening volunteers
Gardiner’s Gardeners, part of Gardiner Main Street’s Streetscape Team, is looking for new volunteers to help with making the downtown and public parks all they can be. The team seeks those who enjoy planting, tending, watering and weeding, according to a news release from Gardiner Main Street. The team is scheduled to meet at 10 […]
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Winthrop student receives Maine Principal’s Award
Andrew Foster, son of Brian and Lori Foster of Winthrop, was recognized at the February Town Meeting by Principal Mark Campbell as the 2022 Maine Principal’s Award winner from Winthrop High School. Foster, a senior member of the Student Leadership Team, is recognized for his leadership, character, citizenship and scholarship, according to a news release […]