Over 30 organizations are participating, along with law enforcement and fire service agencies.
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Jay seeks nominations for Spirit of America Foundation Tribute
Nominations are due by 5:30 pm. March 4.
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Literacy Volunteers Poetry Contest accepting entries until March 31
The contest is open to residents of Franklin, Somerset counties and ,towns of Livermore, Livermore Falls.
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Mid-Coast Audubon to host Zoom talk on screech owls Feb. 20
The next program in Mid-Coast Audubon’s nature talk series, in partnership with Camden Public Library, will be All About Screech Owls with Jim Wright. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, and will take place virtually via Zoom. Screech owls are the owl most likely to nest in a backyard, but few […]
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Kennebec Performing Arts Company rehearsing for May concerts
The Kennebec Performing Arts Company — a jazz band, chorus and wind ensemble — has started rehearsals for the spring season in preparation for the annual Pops Concert Series, set for Friday and Saturday, May 3-4. Following the retirement of longtime director Charles Milazzo, the groups will be led by interim conductors who are all […]
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Registration opens for Pine Tree Camp summer sessions
ROME — Registration is open for Pine Tree Camp summer sessions. Maine youth and adults with disabilities can have the adventure of a lifetime this summer at Maine’s only American Camp Association accredited camp exclusively for children and adults with disabilities, according to a news release from the society. Applications are being accepted at pinetreesociety.org/camp-home. […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions are set for 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon Monday, Feb. 26; and 9 and 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, Thursday, […]
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Monmouth Academy recognizes honor students
Monmouth Academy has announced the following students were named to its first semester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors — Summa cum laude: Abigail Atwood, Samantha Barker, Megan Burnham, Reese Beaudoin, Haley DeHahn, Ezekiel Delorme, June Foyt, Ian Fournier, Mason Ham, Isabelle Hamann, Lucas Harmon, Madison Herr and Richard Johnson. Also, Mallory Langlois, Olyvia […]
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New Wabanaki basketry lexicon will give Indigenous communities say in cultural representation
ORONO — “This is special,” said Wabakani tribe member Jennifer Neptune as she peered through the glass pane of a display at the University of Maine Hudson Museum. “What’s unique about this one is the lace work around the outside edge. See how the ash is woven?” Her fingers moved in a weaving motion, an […]
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Waterville’s Letourneau ice fishing derby, winter carnival set for Feb. 18
WATERVILLE — The 26th Annual Gene & Lucille Letourneau Ice Fishing Derby is set for Sunday, Feb. 18, on any safe, legal Maine pond or lake of their choice with the official weigh-in set for 2-5 p.m. at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. This mid-winter tradition for ice fishing enthusiasts and families attracts […]