Lincoln County Historical Association seeks volunteer docents for this summer at its three sites: Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, 1811 Old Jail in Wiscasset, and Chapman Hall House in Damariscotta. Each year from June 1 to Oct. 1 association volunteers act as docents (tour guides) or greeters. The time commitment is generally once or twice […]
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Runway for a cause event set for New Gloucester May 11
NEW GLOUCESTER — The third annual Flowers that Feed: Floral Fashions Feeding Families Art and Fashion showcase is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Coolidge Family Farm, 1084 Lewiston Road. The event is presented by Artlovelifestyle Magazine and the Compassionate Leadership Project, and hosted by Whitley Nabintu Marshall and Misty Coolidge. This […]
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Messalonskee High recognizes honor students
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced its third quarter honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors — High honors with distinction: Payton Alexander, Steven Anthony, Liana Arnold, Paisley Baron, Emelia Bean, Andrew Beckwith, Lia Brann, Ella Buck, Evan Carlson, Caleb Collins, Rebecca D’Amico and Kirsten Frost. Also, Malachi Gagnon, Hunter Gardner, Kevin Geaghan, […]
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Viles Arboretum to celebrate season with spring market, plant sale
AUGUSTA — Viles Arboretum is set to hold a spring market and plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at 153 Hospital St., on the east side of the Kennebec River, provides the backdrop for the event. More than 30 artisans and craftspeople from the area will be featured, plants and […]
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Mt. Blue High School lists honor students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced its third quarter honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest Honors Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Warren Allen, Olivia Armstrong, Noah Arsenault, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Hunter Beach, Trenton Beaudoin, Kennedy Berry, Lara Beteta Garcia, Kylee […]
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Fairfield student receives Lawrence Principal’s Award
FAIRFIELD — Hallie Firmage of Fairfield, a senior at Lawrence High School, is the recipient of the 2024 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Firmage and other award winners and their principals attended an Honors Luncheon April 6 […]
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Bridge clubs announces recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Ken Harvey and Dan Townsend finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the April 24 duplicate bridge session. Fred Letourneau and Brad Hayward placed second; Paul Mitnik and Paul Sherman placed third. The winners for April 25 were Tom Simmons and Anil Goswami, tying for first place […]
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Bridge clubs announce recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Di Bishop and Ken Harvey tied with Gabriele Rice and Suzon Morrison for first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the April 30 duplicate bridge session. Willy Pouliot and Maureen Brouchu shared third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new […]
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Farm loan programs offer climate-smart opportunities to producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency reminds agricultural producers that farm loan programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart agriculture practices, which build on many practices that farmers and ranchers already use, like cover cropping, nutrient management and conservation tillage. Climate-smart agricultural practices generate significant environmental benefits by capturing and […]
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Chesterville to host animal storytelling event May 11
The Chesterville Center Union Meeting House is set to open its doors and its microphones to animal lovers at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at 3 Borough Road. Attendees can come with a short story to tell of a favorite critter in their life, or listen to other people’s stories. The show will be hosted […]