ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series Monday, June 14, through Friday, Aug. 20, with more than 50 workshops open to youth ages 5-18. UMaine Extension 4-H Summer Learning Series, to be offered in two parts, includes learning tracks in arts and crafts, food and […]
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Thomas College announces spring honors list
WATERVILLE — Thomas College has announced the following students named to its 2021 spring honors list. President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Sydney J. Abbott, Victoria Rose Adams, Jose Antonio Afonso Luis, Mailena R. Alicea, Saige Leigh Allard, Hunter Allen, Ryley A. Austin, Lindsay Louise Bagley, Christopher Paul Barnes, Ethan J. Barnett, Arynne K. Barns, Lauren Elisabeth […]
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Damariscotta library to host chat with cookbook authors
DAMARISCOTTA — Skidompha Library’s “Chats with Champions” is to feature cookbook authors Margaret Hathaway and Karl Schatz at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 10. “The Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook” is the authors’ sixth book on food and farming. Collaborator Don Lindgren of Rabelais Books in Biddeford will join in the Zoom presentation. Their talk will […]
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Carthage Generations Club fundraiser seeks crafters
Crafters, vendors and those with yard sale items are needed for a Carthage Generations Club fundraiser. The event is to be held at the Carthage Town Office, 703 Carthage Road, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 12. Table rentals cost $20; call to reserve. For more information, contact Rebecca Hutchinson at [email protected] or 207-357-6456.
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Farmington hospital offers two-day Scrub Club
FARMINGTON — The staff of Franklin Memorial Hospital will host Scrub Club activities from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 28 and 29 at the University of Maine Farmington Student Center. The camp is designed to introduce participants to a wide variety of careers available in health care and is open to all students who will be […]
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Readfield society to offer history tour June 11
A Readfield History Walk is to take place Friday, June 11, on the 100th anniversary of a devastating fire that destroyed nearly every building at Readfield Corner. Dale Potter-Clark and Bill Adams, who have thoroughly researched the areas in and around Readfield Corner, will point out locations that were impacted and share stories about that […]
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Leashing dogs a theme of Kennebec Messalonskee Trails event Saturday
A focus on dog presence is in place to help make all trail users more comfortable when walking and biking, organizers say.
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Hallowell student named to spring 2021 dean’s list
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Jonathan Whitcomb of Hallowell has been named to the Southeast Missouri State University Dean’s List for academic achievement during the spring 2021 semester. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no […]
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Museum curator, author to give webinar about quilts
AUGUSTA — Laurie LaBar, Maine State Museum’s curator of history and decorative arts, is to share insights and images of Maine quilts during a webinar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10. The webinar marks the official launch of LaBar’s new book, “Maine Quilts: 250 Years of Comfort and Community.” The book, co-published by the museum […]
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Six area students each receive $750 scholarship
Gardiner Federal Credit Union has announced the winners of six $750 scholarships. Winners from the class of 2021 include Trinity Marshall, Gardiner Area High School; Lindsay Cote, Waterville Senior High School; Jack Begin, Cony High School, Augusta; Bao Chi Dang, Lincoln Academy, Newcastle; and Makayla Bergeron, Richmond High School. The winner from the class of […]