In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Maine Cooperative Extension created a virtual exhibit hall for Maine 4-H members in lieu of traditional exhibits normally shown during fair season, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. UMaine Extension 4-H members from across the state have entered more than 180 projects to […]
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Rick Smith of Skowhegan awarded first Trek Across Maine Virtual Volunteer Award
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, for the first time in the history of the Trek Across Maine event, organizers created the Virtual Volunteer Award for the hundreds of volunteers who typically volunteer for the physical three-day event, according to a news release from the American Lung Association of Maine, based in Augusta. Rick Smith of […]
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Colin Pennock named to Union College dean’s list
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Colin Pennock of Whitefield has been named to the 2020 dean’s list at Union College. Pennock is a sophomore majoring in electrical engineering.
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National Guard keeps healthcare workers safe at Maine Veterans Homes – Augusta
Members of the Maine National Guard task force med team recently spent time at Maine Veterans’ Homes – Augusta fit testing staff for N95 masks in an effort to keep healthcare workers safe in case of an outbreak of COVID-19. “What really filled my heart with joy was seeing our Guard members serving our veterans,” […]
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UMaine Extension to offer webinar on pain-free gardening Aug. 31
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about ways to address the physical strain of gardening from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. “Pain-free Gardening,” led by Maine AgrAbility specialist Ellen Gibson, will include discussions about ergonomics and tool choices, and demonstrations […]
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Wear white for Women’s Suffrage Aug. 27 at new Walk Around Wiscasset
Wiscasset joins national Centennial celebration.
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E-waste Collection fundraiser set for Sept. 26 at Augusta Civic Center
Proceeds benefit Bridging the Gap’s warming center.
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Battle for Breast Cancer field hockey fundraiser raises $8,681
Funds will be used for uninsured or underinsured people seeing care at the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center in Farmington and Livermore Falls.
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RSU 12 students to return to school Sept. 2, Whitefield announces bus route
Schools in Unit 12 include Chelsea Elementary School, Palermo Consolidated School, Somerville Elementary School, Whitefield Elementary School and Windsor Elementary School.
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RFA to host Community Art Project awards ceremony outside Aug. 29
A Community Art Project awards ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, out of doors near the Community Art Project display in the alley between the RFA Lakeside Theater at 2493 Main St., and Blue Flame at 2497 Main St., in Rangeley. Rain date is 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. Voting will […]