FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area will host its first 5-Card Float down the Sandy River on June 26. Put-in will be at the Fairbanks Bridge between 10 a.m. and noon, take-out will be at DHHS in Farmington. There will be a shuttle service to get participants back to their vehicles at the […]
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Skowhegan family council plans community baby shower
A collection event set for June 4 at the Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce.
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Augusta historical society to open for walk-in research
AUGUSTA — As Maine begins to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kennebec Historical Society plans to open to walk-in research starting Tuesday, June 1. In accordance with the latest state guidance, researchers are welcome to wear a mask, but it is no longer required. The society also encourages anyone to stay home if they […]
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State energy leaders to discuss Maine’s future
The Camden Public Library and the Camden Energy Committee plan to conclude a series of presentations about energy use and conservation with a fourth discussion at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 3, via Zoom. This session in the “Let’s Talk About Energy” series steps up the conversation to the state level. A panel of speakers representing […]
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Newcastle center receives conservation grant for landmark
NEWCASTLE — The Frances Perkins Center has received a conservation grant from The 1772 Foundation in partnership with Maine Preservation for the France Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark. This $6,500 matching grant is to assist with roof repairs and preservation of the homestead, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2022. “The news […]
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Local students make SNHU dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following local students have been named to the 2021 winter dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. They include Katie Miller of Palermo, Nicole Gentz of Chelsea, Haley Dionne of Winthrop, Clyde Pingree of Livermore Falls, Rachel Paquette of Gardiner, Kayla Hatheway of Dresden, Zachary Hartt of Bingham, Erica Stetson of Winslow and Teagan Newhall of […]
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Camden fair to highlight environmental education
CAMDEN — The Stewardship Education Alliance Fair in the Amphitheatre on Atlantic Avenue, hosted by Camden Public Library, is to be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 4. People can meet representatives from 16 local nonprofits that support responsible stewardship of the environment. This family-friendly event will offer activities including a mobile marine […]
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Winslow choreographer creates piece for college program
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Kathleen McCowan of Winslow was one of many Muhlenberg College dancers to share their creativity through movement. The Muhlenberg Dance Program and the Muhlenberg Dance Association collaborated to present “Ephemerality: Dances In Time,” an April 16-18 showcase for dance works created by student and faculty choreographers. McCowan, a choreographer in the class […]
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Local students named to SNHU president’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has announced that the following local students have been named to the 2021 winter president’s list. The students include Christopher Poole of Greene, Heather Grant of West Gardiner, Danielle Pierce of Jefferson, Ariana Cousins of Augusta, Alexander Savage of Windsor, Alice Cantrell of Clinton, Lacey York of China, […]
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UMaine to offer dog clinic to youths
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer a hands-on program for youth ages 9 to 18 interested in learning more about dogs. The clinic is scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 12, at the University of Maine’s J. Franklin Witter Teaching and Research Center, 160 University Farm […]