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Dresden woman receives 2024 Agricultural Adventurers Award
Randall Orchards of Standish also received the award.
Free conservation event set for June 30 at Somerville farm
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm is set to host a free conservation event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at 217 Hewett Road, to discuss simple things people can do in their own yard or back field to support field birds and pollinators. Laura Lecker of Ag Allies will lead a field bird […]
Korean War veterans, their families sought for July 26 Korean War Veterans Ceremony in Augusta
AUGUSTA – The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services have partnered to identify and invite Korean War Veterans (Boots on the ground 1950-53, and in country service up to one year following the July 1953 armistice), and their families to attend a Korean War Veterans Ceremony at […]
‘Beauty and the Beast’ cast host tea party in Monmouth
The cast of Monmouth Community Players’ “Beauty and the Beast” held a Be Our Guest tea party on June 8 at Cumston Hall in Monmouth. Storytime with Belle was held followed by the tea party with snacks provided by Marvelous Macrons of Sabattus. More than 300 people were in attendance. The cast performed “Be Our […]
Damariscotta inn plans Community Conversation for June 30
DAMARISCOTTA — The Inn Along the Way’s first Summer 2024 Community Conversation is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, June 30, in the Long Barn at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. “Affordable Housing: Integrating Resilient Community Landscapes” will be the focus of the talk, as the topic relates to contemporary challenges facing Maine communities, according […]
Gorman Foundation awards $1.5M in grants to meet critical needs for Mainers
Grants will help 79 nonprofits in all of Maine’s 16 counties provide food, housing, and other essential services.
Farmington to offer Find Waldo Local in July
Find Waldo Local is a free, family-friendly summer activity and a way to support 20 local businesses.
Hall-Dale High School lists class of ’24 summa cum laude students
Karlie Reith has been named valedictorian, and Abby Cowing salutatorian.
Lawrence High School names honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Hailey Bowley, Autumn Duffy, Hallie Firmage, Alicyn Goodwin, Amarisa Marshall, Colby Nadeau, Maddox Santone, Cameron Stewart, Brandon Watson and Mya Williams. Honors: Cameron Blodgett, Cameron Dostie, Kaylee Elkins, Kitalyn Gagnon, Jillian Grant, Zebadiah Hannah, […]