Summer programs will be active and enriching for youth attending area Scout camps and Scout activities according to two leaders of these programs. Brittany St. Amand of Pittston and Shelley Connolly of Pittsfield have spent months organizing and getting things ready for these summer programs, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman […]
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Food preserving workshops offered in Skowhegan July 11, 12
SKOWHEGAN — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part, hands-on food preservation workshop from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 11 and 12 at the Somerset County office, 7 County Drive. Part one will cover the basics of canning and water bath canning, while part two will focus on pressure canning, freezing […]
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Council to host Local Food Plan celebration in Farmington June 29
The Greater Franklin Food Council plans to host two parties this summer to celebrate the release of its Local Food Plan. The Local Food Plan outlines the council’s missions and goals for the next few years. The Local Food Plan release party, open to the public, is set for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, from […]
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Area students named to Husson University president’s list
BANGOR — The following students have been named to the 2023 spring semester president’s list at Husson University. Madeline Levesque of Augusta is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in graphic/visual design, a Certificate in marketing communications and a Certificate in photography program. Jacob T. Penney of Augusta is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science […]
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Winthrop library to host talk on living off grid June 28
WINTHROP — The Bailey Library is set to host Gretchen Legler and Maine State Poet Laureate Julia Bouwsma at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at 39 Bowdoin St. The talk will explore living off the grid and making a life on 80 acres in backwoods Maine. The discussion, free and open to the public, is […]
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Summer reading programs in Franklin County
Several libraries in Franklin County are offering a variety of ways to keep kids entertained during the summer months.
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Hall-Dale Senior named Filene Music Scholarship winner
Elijah Huttman of Richmond has been named a Filene Music Scholarship winner at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. He was selected from a large field of applicants to compete with 26 other finalists. Each year, scholarship winners are selected from the finalists in a live audition process on campus. The Filene Music Program […]
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Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing to be offered in Augusta, Waterville June 27
MaineGeneral’s Horizon Program will conduct free HIV and Hepatitis C testing with same-day results on Tuesday, June 27, at Walgreens at 2007 North Belfast Ave. in Augusta, and at 210 Main St. in Waterville. This free testing is being conducted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in both locations as part of National HIV Testing […]
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13 graduate from Skowhegan-area adult education program
SKOWHEGAN — During the 2022-23 academic year, 25 students earned a high school diploma through School Administrative District 54 Adult & Community Education. On Wednesday, June 7, 13 graduates and their guests attended a ceremony held in the Skowhenga Area High School gym. Superintendent Jonathan Moody spoke about the power of perseverance, and the Skowhegan […]
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Lawrence Junior High School recognizes honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 7 — Honors: London Bernard, Zephyr Bolduc, Evan Bowers, Joseph Campbell, Lucas Churchill, Kaleb Clement, McKayla Cole, Noah Cole, Wyatt Collins, Legacy Curtis, Jackson Dangler and Maxwell Dow. Also, Kristopher Finnemore, […]