The Rangeley Friends of the Arts look to use its webpage to connect local artists, artisans and musicians to the greater public. They are offering a free webpage with text and images to any area artist who is interested. The site is visible at rangeleyarts.org. It is to offer basic information about the artist or […]
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Local students make N.H. university dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire. Highest honors: Laura Ireland of Wayne, Susan Strickland of Gardiner, Alexis Emery of Winthrop, Cody Short of Benton, Brady Barre of Waterville and Abigail LaRochelle of Fairfield. High honors: Corinna Coulton of […]
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Spectrum Generations returns to in-person programs, services
After a year full of obstacles and challenges for Spectrum Generations and the central Maine communities it serves, the organization invites the public to its Hallowell and Waterville facilities for open house barbecues to mark the official relaunch of all in-person programs and services. The events are to be held from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
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Historical society to feature early Franco-American office holder
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host author Douglas Rooks, in his talk about remarkable Mainer Albert Beliveau from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8. The society’s regular monthly meeting is to follow. Beliveau was the youngest county attorney in Maine when he was elected in Oxford County in 1914, and the first […]
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Extension provides tips for growing houseplants
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has expanded and updated a series of bulletins about growing houseplants in Maine. “Tips for Growing Houseplants in Maine: Caring for Houseplants in Maine” provides guidelines for growing healthy indoor plants even during winter, creating new plants with cuttings, and using artificial light. Diagnosing common problems and controlling […]
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Ministry kicks off food pantry recipe challenge
PORTLAND — A recipe challenge, sponsored by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry, is to once again provide an opportunity for all Mainers to put their cooking knowledge and creativity to the test while helping local parish food ministries in the process. The 2021 St. Hildegard Food Pantry Recipe Challenge is underway with entries being […]
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Hall-Dale school lists 2nd semester honor students
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale Middle and High School has announced the following students were named to its second-semester honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 6 — Magna cum laude: Kalieah Borja, Flannery Brady, Keala Dixon, Madden Fleming, Cole Gauthier, Colby Keene and Hannah Rauch. Cum laude: Fiona Breslin, Abby Dyer, Karter Eldridge, Madison Gray, […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors seeks drivers, plans upcoming events
Neighbors Driving Neighbors, which provides free transportation to elderly and non-driving neighbors in Belgrade, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Rome and Vienna, is looking for volunteer drivers to transport individuals in need of a ride to their medical appointment, the grocery store or pharmacy, the food pantry, or anywhere they want to go. Volunteers use their own […]
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Hall-Dale recognizes summa cum laude graduates
Ian Stebbins was named valedictorian, and Hunter Lizzotte salutatorian.
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Camden Garden club to host annual tour
Camden Garden Club will host its 73rd annual Garden Tour, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 15; rain or shine. Five of Camden’s most attractive and diverse gardens will be open for ticket holders to admire and enjoy. Historic barns and artifacts on two of the properties will also be included on the […]