The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission recently announced a new initiative to foster greater local outreach within one of its busiest service areas. This initiative seeks to enhance engagement and support for the residents of Dallas Plantation and surrounding communities. Starting Tuesday, Aug. 8, LUPC Western Regional team member Jennifer […]
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Freemasonry visitation held in Rangeley
Freemasonry in Maine has 24 districts, one of which includes eight lodges from Franklin County and one from Mt. Vernon.
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5K, photo contest exhibit set for Washington
The Washington Recreation Department plans to hold the Washington Challenge on Sunday, Aug. 6, and The Washington Lakes & Watershed Association Photo Content Exhibition will soon be on view. In the Washington Challenge, 5K & Fun Run participants will meet in the Gibbs Library parking lot, 40 Old Union Road in Washington. Registration is set […]
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University of Maine at Farmington gallery calls for artists
FARMINGTON — The UMF Art Gallery recently made a call for artists for the 2024 “Abandoned Industry” exhibition, showcasing art in any medium by artists based in northern New England. The gallery located on the University of Maine at Farmington campus, 246 Main St. Maine is marked physically and poetically by its working past. This […]
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Finding Our Voices dental program receives $10K grant
Eighteen dentists across Maine, including oral surgeons and orthodontists, have signed on to provide pro bono dental procedures.
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Hardy Girls to host Camp Brilliance
WATERVILLE — Hardy Girls is hosting its third year of Camp Brilliance, a collaborative, weeklong day camp set for Aug. 7-11. The camp is open to girls and nonbinary youth entering grades five through eight. Over the course of the week, nearly 30 camp attendees can make new friends, learn about ways to make a […]
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans Swan Island paddle, archaeology survey
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans to host two events in its 2023 Outside Summer Series. On Monday, Aug. 7, people can join former FOMB Executive Director Warren Whitney in departing from Richmond for an evening paddle around Little Swan Island. On Saturday, Aug. 12, they can join Maine Historic Preservation historical archaeologist Leith Smith in […]
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New Sharon student graduates from Bismarck State College
BISMARCK, N.D. — Joseph Burdin of New Sharon graduated from Bismarck State College during the college’s 83rd commencement ceremony May 12. Burdin graduated with an Associate in Applied Science degree in electric power technology. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Hallowell student graduates from Saint Michael’s College
COLCHESTER, Vt. — Anthony Joseph Romano of Hallowell graduated from Saint Michael’s College in May. Romano was one of about 360 students to receive diplomas during the college’s 116th commencement. Check out upcoming area events!
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Skowhegan resident receives woman’s club scholarship
Riley E. Enright, daughter of Shawn and Andrea Enright of Skowhegan, is this year’s (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club’s college scholarship recipient. According to her official 2023 Skowhegan Area High School transcript, Enright graduated second in her class of 144 students with a 99.2557 grade point average. A member of both the […]