WINTHROP — In observance of March as Women’s History Month, local author Karen Richards Toothaker plans to offer an interactive, make-and-take doll party from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Rag dolls have comforted children and taught them how to care for others throughout […]
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Wayne church donates to Capital Area New Mainers Project
The Wayne Community Church recently delivered a donation to the Capital Area New Mainers Project, a cross-cultural organization that welcomes immigrants and works to build a thriving, integrated community in central Maine, according to a news release from the church. The amount of the donation was not disclosed. Inspired by reports of its important work, […]
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Waterville luncheon to host wood fiber insulation company founder
WATERVILLE — Joshua Henry, founder and CEO of TimberHP GO Lab, is scheduled to speak at a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main St. Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect are co-hosting the leadership luncheon. Henry is the driving force behind this privately-held, Maine-based building […]
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Canaan student makes dean’s list at Adelphi University
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Emily Reichenbach of Canaan has been named to 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Adelphi University.
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Presque Isle university recognizes local dean’s list students
PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle has named the following local students to its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. Dean’s list: Nick Clark of Athens, Mariah A. Dunbar of Canaan, Abby Fisk Malone of Gardiner, Em Blauvelt of Madison, Aaron M. Welch of North Anson, Nichole Marie Stewart of Oakland, Rebeccah […]
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Local students make dean’s honor list at Ohio university
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Two local students were named to the 2021 fall dean’s honor list at Cedarville University. They are Emily Allen of Hallowell, a finance major, and Catherine Riley of Chelsea, a mathematics major. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of […]
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Union library to host organic farm founder
Vose Library plans to continue its Vose or Virtual Wednesday series with a talk by Katherine Langelier about her organic farm. The talk is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, via Zoom. Langelier, the founder and CEO of Herbal Revolution Farm + Apothecary, will share ways to stay healthy and vital using herbs and […]
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Maine network marks Brain Injury Awareness Month in March
Healthy Living for ME recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. The Brain Injury Association of America notes that more than 3.6 million people sustain an acquired brain injury each year, according to a news release from the network of local leaders, community organizations and health systems. Acquired brain injuries fall into two categories: traumatic […]
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Western Maine Aububon to hold talk on invasive plants
Western Maine Audubon is scheduled to hold a a live presentation, “Invasive Plants in Maine,” by Hunter Manley at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. The talk will be held on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington in the Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center at 270 Main St. Hunter will discuss the impact […]
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Maine dairy conference to be held in Waterville
WATERVILLE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Dairy Industry Association plan to host an in-person conference from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. The 2022 Maine Dairy Seminar and MDIA Annual Meeting will include featured speakers, a trade show, and association and […]