WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center held its second annual “Friday Night Lights” Cornhole Tournament on Oct. 8. This year’s event, organized by Wicked Cornhole and held at Purnell Wrigley Field, featured more than 60 teams and nearly 140 people from across the state. Players of all ages and abilities were guaranteed four […]
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Gardiner student makes Iowa college dean’s list
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Zyrah Giustra of Gardiner has been named to the 2021 summer quarter dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida campus in Port Orange, Florida. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida.
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UMaine Extension 4-H to launch space challenge Nov. 15
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is participating in the 2021 National 4-H STEM Challenge with a new four-session club. 4-H Galactic Quest is scheduled meet virtually Mondays at 4 p.m. Nov. 15, 22, 29 and Dec. 6. Designed by Clemson University, the hands-on challenge focuses on space exploration, including the history of […]
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State wildlife agency seeks feedback on strategic plan
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is soliciting input on the draft 2021-2035 Fisheries and Hatcheries Division Strategic Management Plan. This document represents the culmination of several years of planning, coordination and public engagement centered around three key objectives: • To raise public awareness of the organization, operation and future management goals of […]
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Association to host ‘Farmer to Farmer Conference’ Nov. 1-7
The event will include virtual sessions and in-person farm tours.
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Camden library to host online workshop on philanthropy
CAMDEN — Diane Lebson of Evergreen Philanthropic Solutions plans to offer practical advice on how to make a greater impact with philanthropic engagements during a free online workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, hosted by Camden Public Library. Lebson’s presentation will highlight lessons from her new book, “For a Good Cause: A Practical Guide […]
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Alumni lecture series to host ‘My Father’s Life in Pictures: A Collaboration’
ROCKPORT — The latest online lecture of a weekly alumni lecture series is scheduled to feature photographer David Hilliard from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27. He will discuss his four-decade-long project of photographing his father, ending during the pandemic, “My Father’s Life in Pictures: A Collaboration.” The lecture is hosted by Maine Media […]
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Rangeley Lakes school drama club to present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
The Rangeley Lakes Regional Middle and High School Drama Club is scheduled to present “Little Shop of Horrors” Friday to Sunday, Nov. 19-21, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 and 2 p.m. Nov. 21. “Little Shop of Horrors,” with books and lyrics by Howard Ashman […]
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Skowhegan recreation to host Nightmare on Poulin Drive
The Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department is scheduled to host a haunted trail, the Nightmare on Poulin Drive, from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive. The department’s annual Halloween event has been modified to keep health and safety in mind. Participants will make their way around […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Oct. 19 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ed and Joyce Rushton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Oct. 19 game. Jeanie Reiling and Lynn Kerschner placed second, and Di Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their own partner. […]