WISCASSET — The Maine Art Gallery opened its doors to this year’s visitors May 15 with more than 100 guests attending events both inside the historic brick building and on the lawn outside, where refreshments were served under a tent. For many attendees, it was the first time in over a year that they had […]
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Mount Vernon student receives academic scholarship
DUDLEY, Mass. — Tyler Dunn of Mount Vernon was awarded the Professor Keith Corkum Endowed Scholarship in Economics from Nichols College at the annual Academic Awards Ceremony, hosted virtually May 4. This scholarship is awarded annually to an economics major or minor in recognition of super proficiency and excellence in the study of economics.
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Conference to focus on Maine’s many cultures
The University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Southern Maine are partnering to host “One sun rose on us today: Stories from Maine’s Long 20th Century,” a virtual half-day conference set for noon to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, online via Zoom. This conference is to include three panels — Wabanakiscapes, 20th Maine […]
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Pittsfield school to host Taiwanese students at dance camp
PITTSFIELD — Maine Central Institute signed a memorandum of understanding on May 6 with Taipei Municipal Zhong Zheng Senior High School to host teachers and students from the Taiwanese school at MCI’s Bossov Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive Camp in the summer of 2022. The partnership invites students from Taipei Zhong Zheng to join the camp […]
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Maple syrup producers course to run online in June
FALMOUTH — A weekly four-part business management class for maple syrup producers will run online from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays June 8-29. “Is My Maple Business Profitable? Finances for Maple Producers,” offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension, is designed to provide financial management education for maple business owners […]
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Vendor space available for annual South Paris event
The Hamlin Memorial Library & Museum in Paris is accepting vendor applications for its 42nd annual Founder’s Day event, due to occur Saturday, July 17 in South Paris. The 20-foot by 20-foot space costs $40 if reserved more than one month prior to the event. The fee increases to $50 for spaces reserved within one […]
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Acadia park’s vehicle reservation system begins May 26
BAR HARBOR — From May 26 to Oct. 19 the National Park Service is requiring advanced vehicle reservations to access Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Summit Road. The reservation system, originally tested by the service last summer, is an effort to protect Cadillac Summit’s natural environment and avoid overcrowding of the parking lot. To make a […]
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Anson, Madison, Starks to observe Memorial Day
Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post 39, Madison, plans to offer the following Memorial Day observances for Monday, May 31: • 9 a.m. Starks Town Office, 57 Anson Road; • 9:30 a.m., Anson Town Office, followed by scattering of flowers off the bridge, 21 Kennebec St.; • 10 a.m., Madison Library, 12 Old Point Ave.; • 10:30 […]
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Madison Legion auxiliary donates essentials to DHHS children
MADISON — In observance of April as Children and Youth Month, members of the Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 39, Madison, donated backpacks filled with essential items such as clothes, pajamas, toothpaste, toothbrushes and other toiletries, hats, mittens, hygiene products and toys for children. Included this year are many socks from the auxiliary’s Drive-Thru Sock […]
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St. Michael student wins essay, poster contest
Declan Wotton, a sixth-grade student at St. Michael School in Augusta, took first place in the Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest. His essay won in the grades 6-8 essay contest. He was accompanied to the award presentation by his principal and teacher, Kevin Cullen, and his father, Brian Wotton. He was presented the award […]