Skidompha Library in Damariscotta has started a Little Free Pantry, stocked with food and personal care items. Created in partnership with Healthy Lincoln County, the pantry — located near the 184 Main St. library’s back entrance — is available during regular library hours. Although available products may vary, typical items include pasta, rice, canned goods, […]
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East Wilton Masons to host pickup/takeout supper
EAST WILTON — A public takeout roast pork supper is scheduled for 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Deliveries are available in the Farmington and Wilton area for $10 per meal. Reservations would […]
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Agricultural industry focus of UMaine Extension webinar
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an update for the agricultural industry via webinar at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. Efficient Irrigation Management for Potato Production will be presented by University of Wisconsin assistant professor Yi Wang, according to a news release from the extension. The cost is $5; registration is required to […]
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Catholic youth to score donations during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring
During Sunday’s Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 13, young Catholics from around Maine plan to get donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The annual event, held this year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12 and 13, is a weekend of giving and serving during which 100% of the monetary […]
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Maine education center to offer free virtual sessions
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: • Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 9 and 10 a.m., and 6 and 7 p.m.; • Thursday, Feb. 24, at 9 and 10 a.m.; • […]
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Erskine Academy to host 8th grade open house
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy invites all eighth-grade students and their parents from surrounding communities to attend an open house. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 in the 309 Windsor Road gym. The administration encourages all incoming freshmen and their parents to attend. Registration materials will be available, and information about […]
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Messalonskee High School recognizes honor students
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors with distinction: Andi Anderson, Kendall Arbour, Owen Axelson, Cooper Barrett, Simon Bessey, Haven Birch, Martina Bizier, Cole Brazz, Rebekah Bucknam, Francesca Caccamo, Nathaniel Castner, Journey Charles, Colby Corson, […]
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Belgrade student makes Rhode Island college dean’s list
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Elizabeth Hammond, daughter of Dan and Kerri Hammond of Belgrade, has earned 2021 fall semester dean’s list honors at Providence College. Dean’s list honors are earned by full-time undergraduate students who, at the end of the semester, have attained a GPA of 3.55 or better on a 4.0 scale, with no grade […]
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Mount Vernon transportation service changes leadership
MOUNT VERNON — Over the past seven years, three members of the Neighbors Driving Neighbors Board of Directors have led the way: Dan Onion, Sandy Wright and Shelly Fitzgerald. All three helped launch Neighbors Driving Neighbors in 2015 and have been active leaders on the board ever since. All three, while staying on the board, […]
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Wiscasset-area students receive Scholastic art, writing awards
WISCASSET — Five students attending Chewonki Elementary and Middle School recently took top honors from the Scholastic Art & Writing regional awards as a part of the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens, according to a news release from Chewonki. Nyssa Wilkinson from Bremen received a gold key award for her short […]