The University of Maine at Farmington plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the UMF Fitness & Recreation Center with a Tri-fecta of outdoor events on Saturday, April 30. Events include canoe/kayak, mountain bike and running races, followed by a reception on campus, according to a news release from the university. Registration for all events […]
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Augusta’s Fort Western to celebrate colonial Hallowell woman’s life
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western is set to open its “2022 The Year of the Fort” celebration with “Martha Ballard’s World: Wife, Mother, Healer, Botanist” at 16 Cony St. On Sunday, May 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., attendees can look into the life of a colonial woman in Hallowell. There will be rotating stations […]
Palmyra student inducted into Dean College honor society
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Ryan Bell of Palmyra has been inducted into Phi Eta Sigma honor society for academic achievement at Dean College.
Waterville school schedules kindergarten registrations
WATERVILLE — Kindergarten registration is set to take place by appointment only from 3:15 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, and from 8:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the George J. Mitchell School at 58 Drummond Ave. A child must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15 in order to […]
Waterville art society hosting exhibit through April 22
The 29th Maine Open Juried Art Show is being hosted by Waterville Area Art Society at The Framemakers at 46 Main St., in Waterville. Exhibition hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The show was open to all amateur and professional artists 18 […]
St. Albans-area square dance group to offer new class
About 20 people have been social square dancing every Wednesday at the St. Albans Town Hall at 7 Water St. The group has been learning a few new calls each night and then dancing them for the rest of the evening. The fun has been contagious, according to a news release from Bob Brown of […]
Carrabec High School lists 3rd quarter honor students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Julia Baker, Cheyenne Cahill, Elisa Corradini, Seth Sayles, Trinity Slate, Cassidy Smith and Ethan Wyman. Honors: Lilly Augustine, Emma Baker, Roger Beaulieu, Erin Clark, Alexander Cloutier, […]
Carrabec Community School names 3rd quarter honor students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec Community School recently announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grades 3-5 All As — High honors: Brooke Atwood, Alice Barton, Keegan Caparotta, Zander Carpenter, Elizabeth Clausen, Arabella Ebneter, Kaylee Emery, Kolbe Day, Dakota Dodge, Jedidiah Keen, Luke Lightbody, Justin Sales […]
Earth Day volunteer cleanup set for Farmington
FARMINGTON — Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup is set for Friday, April 22, starting from the Pierce House lawn, 204 Main St. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Pierce House Lawn, 204 Main St., anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to spring clean the town. Prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded in the […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in May
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: Virtual: • Monday, May 2, 9 and 10 a.m. • Tuesday, May 3, 6 and 7 p.m. • Wednesday, May 4, 9 and 10 […]