LEWISTON — Ed Zuis of Monmouth was one of 20 members of the Bates College class of 2024 to be named a Dana Scholar. Zuis, the son of Edmund Zuis and Catherine V. Squires, is a 2020 graduate of Monmouth Academy. Established in 1965 through the support of the Charles A. Dana Foundation, the Dana […]
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Embden man receives Boston Post Cane
John “Jack” MacLean received the ceremonial Embden Boston Post Cane Jan. 28 from the Embden Historical Society, at his home with his children present. MacLean retired as lieutenant the Wrentham Masschusetts Fire Department in 1990, and moved to Cracker Box Farm in Embden with his wife and mother. His roots go deep in Maine. His […]
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Healthy Living for ME to offer leader training programs
Healthy Living for ME is offering several leader trainings in March for Mainers interested in volunteering with the organization as a workshop leader. Community organizations can have their staff and/or volunteers participate in the leader trainings. “If you’re passionate about health and wellness, leading workshops with Healthy Living for ME is a great way to […]
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Camden library digitalizing town’s newspaper
The Camden Public Library’s archives of the Camden Herald newspaper are being digitized and posted online. Phase one of the project, or the first 125 years of the newspaper, are already online. Phase two, 1998 to 2020, is in the works. “We are more than delighted, we are overjoyed,” said Ken Gross, director of the […]
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Virtual flower growers conference set for this month
An additional in-person networking session is planned at Longfellow’s Greenhouses in Manchester.
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Country music nonprofit to host guitar competition
The contest is open to high school students.
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Waterville issues Feb. 5 parking ban
Waterville Public Works asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, to allow for snow clean up by the crew, according to a news release from the department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For questions, call 207-680-4744.
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Benefit takeout dinner to be held in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — A benefit takeout meatloaf dinner has been planned for 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue. Dinner will feature valentine desserts. The cost is $10 for adults or $5 for children younger than 12. To reserve a dinner, call 474-2776, 474-0129 or 399-0508.
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Colby students back Build Back Better bill
WATERVILLE — Colby College students gathered in the center of campus Jan. 26 to call on Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act. The students came together to amplify the importance of federal climate action and social change — both included in the bill, according to a news release from the college. Senate negotiations […]
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Gardiner’s Johnson Hall showing free movies
GARDINER — Johnson Hall is offering a free movie series featuring new releases and classics in its downstairs theater at 280 Water St. The 10-week series began Jan. 20 and continues through March 24, according to a news release from Gardiner Main Street. Movies are scheduled to run at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday. There also […]