The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s graduating seniors received their degrees May 6 at the 141st commencement exercises held at the UMFK’s Sport Center. Graduates are listed by their hometowns. St. John Valley (Maine) Eagle Lake: Ethan Delana, Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Fort Kent: Aaron Boateng Amoako-Baah, Bachelor of Science in Business; Arieyle […]
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Association receives highest turnout for environmental poster contest
A Dirigo High School student was the grade nine to 12 winner; a Poland Community School fourth-grader was recognized.
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Personal hygiene product collection drive set for June 5, 6, 7
The Maine Association of Realtors is set to host a statewide personal hygiene product collection drive from Monday through Wednesday, June 5-7. Nearly 50 real estate companies from York to Lincoln will open their doors as drop-off locations for personal care related product collection. With rising costs, the demand for these essential products has only […]
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Mid-Maine Chamber’s Taste of Waterville set for Aug. 2
Applications are being accepted for restaurants, food truck and food-related vendor participants.
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Lakeside Libations and Celebration set for Winthrop Aug. 24
WINTHROP — The annual Lakeside Libations and Celebration is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Winthrop YMCA Camp, 305 Winthrop Center Road Julie Peacock, realtor with Vallee Harwood & Blouin Real Estate, has been named chairperson of the event, as announced by Elizabeth Neale, chairperson of the Friends of the Cobbosseee Watershed […]
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Ag department offering assistance to help organic dairy producers
The Maine Farm Service Agency’s office is accepting applications for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Eligible producers include certified organic dairy operations that produce milk from cows, goats and sheep. “Maine organic dairy producers have faced significant and unique increases in their marketing costs, compounded by increases in feed and transportation costs and the […]
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Maine Army National Guard plans June community outreach projects
The Maine Army National Guard plans this month to be involved in six community outreach projects of various sizes for the 2023 annual training season. Officially termed Innovative Readiness Training, or IRTs, the projects have long been a staple in the Maine National Guard’s annual training repertoire, particularly for engineering and transportation units. The federal […]
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Ag department urges use of local or heat-treated firewood
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry urges Mainers and visitors to prioritize using local or heat-treated firewood. It’s a legal requirement, as there are stringent restrictions on the movement of certain firewood. Untreated firewood from out-of-state is banned (maine.gov/firewood), and transporting hardwood firewood from within specific quarantine areas is strictly prohibited […]
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Farmington parish receives Salt & Light Award
Each year Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry recognizes an entity for exceptional community support or service with the Salt & Light Award.
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Farmington high school cheerleader receives Jamie Beth Shible award
Abbigail Swett is the 2023 recipient of the Jaime Beth Shible award. The scholarship was awarded on Friday, May 26, and honors Jaime Beth Shible, a Mt. Blue cheerleader who tragically passed in 1997.