RFA plans a full series of COVID-safe events for small audiences this summer, including outdoor events, gallery openings, youth camps, workshops and live theater.
Community
Winslow library to reopen to public entry April 1
The Winslow Public Library will reopen to public entry Thursday, April 1. Controlled admittance will be allowed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Curbside pick-up services are provided from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the library is closed on the weekends. A capacity limit has been set […]
Monmouth Academy names Burnham February student of month
Monmouth Academy has named senior Alicen Burnham as its February Student of the Month. Burnham is a member of the Monmouth Academy Student Government, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, and the varsity soccer, cheerleading and track and field teams. In presenting this award, Dr. Elizabeth Ross, Monmouth Academy math teacher, remarked, “Alicen […]
DaPonte String Quartet seeks youths for September workshop
The application deadline is June 18.
Franklin County railroad’s added track leads to new car barn
Railroad volunteers helped lay approximately 200 feet of rail.
Monmouth Academy chooses Handley as January student of month
Monmouth Academy has selected junior Ethan Handley as its January Student of the Month. Handley is an inquisitive and engaged student who has participated in wrestling and an internship with Rep. Kent Ackley, according to a news release from the school. In presenting this award, Mrs. Morgan Huckey, Monmouth Academy Jobs for Maine Grads teacher, […]
Dresden masons give $300 to Richmond food pantry
Dresden Masonic Lodge 103 A.F. & A.M. recently donated $300 to the Richmond Area Food Pantry. The donation was made possible by a grant from the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation through the Masons Assisting Communities initiative. Pantry President Lauren Haven, Lodge Master Worshipful Fletcher Atkinson, Secretary Right Worshipful Kevin Campbell, Senior Warden Brother Jeff Pierce […]
Wiscasset school 8th grader recognized for short story
Alna’s Maeve Tholen’s story was chosen from among more than 230,000 entries to receive the Scholastic National Gold Medal.
Zoom talk to focus on Penobscot language April 5
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk about restoring Penobscot language use, and how traditional stories can provide vital knowledge to help meet today’s challenges. The Zoom talk runs from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 5. When Margo Lukens began the […]
UMaine Extension to offer tractor safety classes
Online classes; in-person tractor-driving practice is offered.