FARMINGTON — The Farmington Rotary Club recently announced the winners of this years Independence Day parade. Agricultural/Animal: First Place, $50 — Charlie the Pony; Second Place, $25, York Farm Antique Car/Truck/Tractor: First Place, $50 — Donald Hamlin and Mustang; Second Place, $25 — Craig Hutchinson (Corvette); Third Place, Ribbon — Raymond Wacome and Chevy Float: […]
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Oquossoc Village to host open air art show
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ 41st annual Art in August is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in the heart of Oquossoc Village in the Rangeley Lakes Region. Prizes will be awarded in both 2-D (wall hung) and 3-D (sculpture and craft) categories. Ribbons will be awarded early so the […]
Fairfield club names bridge winners
FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield nonsanctioned bridge club winners on July 13 were Ed Rushton and David Bourque, who tied with Joyce Rushton and Lee Lenfest. Di Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third, and Dick Quinlan and Pat Kick placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. […]
Virtual conference offered to veterans in agriculture
ORONO — The National AgrAbility Project will host a five-session virtual conference for veterans in agriculture from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27 and Aug. 3, 7, 10 and 24. Veterans Harvest: A Virtual Conference for Veterans in Agriculture will feature Maine AgrAbility veteran outreach coordinator Anne Devin on Aug. 10 with Programming […]
Waterville chamber holds annual golf fundraiser
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf tournament fundraiser June 21 at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro. Thirty-five teams took part in the shotgun start scramble. Nearly 50 businesses provided sponsorships or in-kind donations for the tournament. “We were thrilled with the participation in this year’s event once again — and […]
Hallowell student makes Kalamazoo College dean’s list
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Hazel Houghton of Hallowell has been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at Kalamazoo College. Dean’s list recognition is earned with a grade point average of 3.5 or better.
United Way’s fifth annual Color Me United 5k run/walk
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is excited to offer our fifth annual Color Me United 5K Run/Walk this year. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, with a huge color explosion at the Narrow Gauge Movie Theater parking lot, right off Front Street. The race will end […]
USDA to provide pandemic loss assistance to livestock producers
The Farm Service Agency is to begin taking applications for its indemnity program Tuesday, July 20.
Lincoln County committee to host Family Fun Day Lobster Bake
Hon. Marge Kilkelly has been named honorary chair of the event.
Film, video festival recognizes award winners
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center has announced the award winners for the 43rd Maine Student Film & Video Festival. The festival received submissions from K-12 students from around the state. The selected short films reflect the skill of young Maine filmmakers and the support they receive from their teachers, parents, and communities. A ceremony […]